IT Systems Engineer

SAIC • Colorado Springs, CO

4h

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Mid-Level IT Systems Engineer to join our team of diverse IT professionals in delivering innovative solutions to modernize and optimize critical systems for our customers. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in systems engineering, strong technical acumen, and a passion for advancing enterprise IT architecture with a focus on modernization, scalability, and resilience. The selected candidate will be instrumental in the design, implementation, and sustainment of next-generation IT systems that support mission-critical operations. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment embracing leading-edge technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in systems engineering
• Strong technical acumen
• Passion for advancing enterprise IT architecture with a focus on modernization, scalability, and resilience
• Experience in requirements analysis, architecture design, and system integration
• Experience developing functional specifications and system design documentation
• Experience implementing IT solutions leveraging modern technologies, such as cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization, and microservices
• Experience in system performance management and capacity planning
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including systems technicians/administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity specialists
• Experience developing and maintaining system documentation, including as-built diagrams, user guides, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Experience ensuring solutions adhere to customer compliance requirements, such as NIST, RMF, etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems engineering activities, including requirements analysis, architecture design, and system integration for IT modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop functional specifications and system design documentation, ensuring alignment with business and mission needs.
• Implement innovative IT solutions leveraging modern technologies, such as cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization, and microservices.
• Conduct system performance management, capacity planning, and funnel potential data-driven upgrades to the project pipeline.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including systems technicians/administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity specialists, to ensure system security and reliability.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including as-built diagrams, user guides, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all solutions adhere to customer compliance requirements, such as NIST, RMF, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed