IT Systems Lead

SAIC•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced technical lead to provide support to the Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for a dynamic Research & Development program in Chantilly, Virginia. You will work with stakeholders to ensure system compliance, coordinate the implementation of IT capabilities, and ensure projects meet cost, schedule, and quality benchmarks. The ideal candidate blends a strong background in systems administration and cybersecurity with strong critical thinking skills and a deep commitment to customer success. SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® 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, civilian and intelligence 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.

Requirements

Experienced technical lead
Strong background in systems administration
Strong background in cybersecurity
Strong critical thinking skills
Deep commitment to customer success

Responsibilities

Provide Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) support and leadership for the organization, governing IT strategy, compliance, budget, and cross-domain coordination across multiple mission environments
Exercise governance and oversight of IT assets, ensuring compliance with accreditation and continuous monitoring requirements across all systems
Maintain direct engagement with Information System Owners (ISOs), providing visibility into asset status, risks, and ongoing activities
Enforce Privileged User (PU) access controls, ensuring required certifications and mandatory training are completed prior to granting access
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, SLAs, and contribute to annual budget planning
Ensure compliance with Information Technology (IT), Information Assurance (IA), and Information Management (IM) initiatives across all IT assets
Partner closely with customers to gather and prioritize IT requirements across offices and programs
Provide solution engineering support for new and emerging IT capabilities
Serve as the primary IT point of contact for Tracking Information & Enterprise Responses (TIERs)
Collaborate with Security stakeholders to obtain approvals and authorizations for new IT requirements
Lead bi-weekly coordination meetings with ACIO, Security, and IT teams to drive alignment and issue resolution
Provide representation at the monthly ACIO Working Group, collaborating with ACIOs across the organization
Define and execute the long-term IT strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring scalability, security, and performance