Senior Principal IT Systems Integration

SAIC • Flexwork, VA

2d • Remote

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Senior Principal IT Systems Integration professional to support a Navy Shore Datacenter program. The role serves as the technical and programmatic liaison between external tactical and non-tactical Mission Owners. The position validates requirements, engages engineering teams, and streamlines the onboarding process for systems entering the Shore Base Navy Datacenter. It is remote and requires the employee to be local to the Norfolk, Virginia area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Systems Engineering, Programming, or a related technical discipline, and 14 or more years of relevant experience; equivalent years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 7 years of professional systems integration experience, including hands-on experience involving Navy Networks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to understand customer requirements and Shore-based architecture capabilities.
• Familiarity with Navy architecture, transport options, and customer objectives.
• Understanding of the current onboarding process and ability to develop process improvements that streamline engineering team involvement.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must hold an active Secret clearance at the start of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Deep operational knowledge of Navy systems.
• Experience with configuration management and automated deployment pipelines.
• Excellent technical writing skills for documenting repeatable integration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration paths for tactical and non-tactical systems seeking transport and critical services through Shore Based Datacenter sites.
• Guide Mission Owners through the onboarding process, update intake forms, and coordinate risk assessments.
• Validate datacenter environment and potential customer requirements, ensuring a seamless transition and maintained documentation.
• Present programmatic analysis and recommendations to the Engineering team and Change Review Boards (CRB).
• Coordinate with assessment engineers to ensure accreditation compliance and system test readiness.
• Improve the onboarding process and streamline engineering team involvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior