Systems Engineer

SAIC•San Diego, CA

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Systems Engineer with expertise in Kubernetes (K8s) and Ansible to join our team. As a Systems Engineer you will design, implement, and sustain scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure solutions. You will leverage Kubernetes to manage containerized applications and Ansible for automation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions. This role requires technical depth in DevOps, container orchestration, configuration management, and cloud-native computing. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams, such as developers, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals, to ensure the infrastructure and applications remain efficient, resilient, and secure. SAIC® [http://www.saic.com/] 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 24,000 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com [http://www.saic.com/]. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom [http://www.saic.com/].

Requirements

expertise in Kubernetes (K8s) and Ansible
technical depth in DevOps, container orchestration, configuration management, and cloud-native computing

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters for deployment of containerized applications.
Develop and optimize container orchestration strategies for high availability, scalability, and performance.
Manage and monitor network policies, ingress controllers, and persistent storage layers within Kubernetes environments.
Integrate Kubernetes workflows with CI/CD pipelines for efficient and secure software deployments.
Perform system integration activities, including hardware, software, and networking.
Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide timely resolutions to ensure mission success.
Monitor system performance, implement improvements, and perform disaster recovery planning.
Participate in root cause analysis after incidents and evolve systems to mitigate future issues.
Re-architect legacy systems into cloud-based or hybrid environments using Kubernetes and automation tools.
Collaborate with cloud architects to implement containerized solutions in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
Work closely with DevOps, software development, and IT teams to ensure alignment of system capabilities with customer needs.
Document system designs, processes, and configurations to ensure knowledge transfer and operational continuity.