SAIC

Sep 21, 2026

Systems Engineer

United States

Saint Clair County, Illinois, United States

AWS

About the opportunity

The Air Force, Space & Intelligence Business Group of SAIC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Modernization Division of the Joint Communication Support Element (JCSE) at MacDill Air Force Base (MAFB) in Tampa, Florida. SAIC provides strategic, technical, and program management guidance and support services to facilitate the operations and modernization of the combatant command’s infrastructure, systems, and applications.

The successful candidate works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently; oversees the efforts of less senior staff and/or is responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Responsibilities

Conduct continuous technology assessments and market surveys to identify COTS and GOTS solutions applicable to JCSE modernization requirements.

Conduct Analyses of Alternatives (AoA) that evaluate candidate systems for security posture, SWaP advantages, and operational suitability at the tactical edge, documenting trade-off analyses and recommendations.

Develop and present Design COAs to the Government for review and selection, documenting trade-off analyses and recommendations.

Develop and document both Physical Infrastructure Architecture Diagrams and Logical Software Architecture Diagrams that satisfy validated requirements. Diagrams shall define each interface’s distant-end connection, delineate the contractor’s and Government’s respective points of responsibility, and support continuous feedback between the contractor and JCSE. Integration points shall be captured in Interface Control Documents.

Maintain design documentation in a Government-approved repository and update it IAW the configuration management process.

Coordinate with JCSE Modernization Division leads to ensure functional designs align with operational concepts and mission requirements

Develop and maintain physical and logical design documentation for all systems within scope.

Produce and manage ICDs or equivalent interface specifications for all integration points between JCSE systems and external interfaces.

Update design documentation and interface specifications of any approved design change.

Ensure all design artifacts are version-controlled and maintained in the Government-approved configuration management tool.

Implement security controls IAW applicable NIST publications, DODI 8500.01, DODI 8510.01, and USTRANSCOM/JCSE guidance.

Assess and document security control implementation at each sprint boundary and MVP release gate.

Deliver and integrate NetSecOps platforms as directed by the Government, prioritizing configuration of existing enterprise tools over custom development.

Provide cybersecurity expertise to support the integration and validation of new capabilities within the JCSE laboratory environment.

This position is Monday through Friday, normal business hours. However, employee may be required to provide after-hours and weekend support during planned or emergency events.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

A BS + Ten (10) years or more experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

DoD Secret clearance or higher.

One of these IAT Level II certifications: CompTIA Security + CE, CECCNA-Security, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP.

A Computing Environment (CE) certification or certificate for the technical area of responsibility in either Network support/defense (e.g., Splunk, Cisco, McAfee, etc.) OR (e.g., Microsoft, Linux, Solaris, etc.).

Must possess competencies in installation, service design, and support in an environment that uses Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2016.

Experience with Azure or AWS Cloud Environments.

Experience with Linux.

Experience with production environments.

Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Must be available to participate in on-call work on a reoccurring basis.

Solid troubleshooting skills and demonstrated ability of end-to-end problem management and ownership.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Working knowledge of authentication functions and protocols such as LDAP, Kerberos, and Active Directory.

Conceptual knowledge of Storage systems (SAN/NAS).

Any of the following IT certifications are also desirable for this position: MCP, CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+, AWS, Azure.

Desired Qualifications

MA/MS.

DoD TS/SCI clearance.

ITILv4 Foundations certification.

One of the IAM Level II certifications: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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