Systems Engineering Architect

About the role

SAIC is seeking a Systems Architect to lead efforts involving tactical networks for NAVWAR and NIWC customers. The role supports the TACNET Sustainment Team, focusing on design, development, and sustainment of DOD system networks such as ADNS, CANES, CENTRIXS, ISNS, SCI Networks, and Flank speed Wireless. Work includes system installations, configuration management, sustainment, upgrades, distance support, and emergent onsite Casualty Report (CASREP) support. The position is hybrid/remote with periodic onsite visits at SAIC offices in San Diego, CA or Virginia Beach, VA; must be local to one of these sites. Up to 10% OCONUS/CONUS travel and occasional off‑hours support are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide system life‑cycle software engineering support for NAVWAR and NIWC customers, focusing on software components loaded on supported tactical networks.
• Analyze and modify commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) components that are end of support (EOS) to support new interfaces and meet customer requirements.
• Analyze failure data, trouble reports, and U.S. Navy Fleet communications to identify system deficiencies.
• Propose solutions, conduct peer reviews, and work with production engineers to implement solutions.
• Create and update engineering documentation and manage solutions through formal configuration management.
• Attend and participate in technical meetings, report on progress, prepare briefs and give presentations.
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPT), Technical Working Groups, and engineering/design review meetings.
• Develop, integrate, test, debug, and tune complex software solutions for RedHat/Linux based operating systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend permanent configuration changes when necessary.
• Develop and apply pattern‑based architecture, governance, and security to system changes and deployments.
• Utilize Atlassian suite (JIRA) for agile and sprint‑based operations.
• Lead development and deployment of source code across multiple classification levels and environments.
• Create low‑level work product activities and estimate durations to aid scope documents and schedules.
• Work with external partners (consultants, agencies, vendors) to troubleshoot intra‑system issues and assist with system integration design.
• Maintain strong development and support skills in object‑oriented programming applicable to web‑based languages.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: Bachelors + 14 years, Masters + 12 years, or PhD/JD + 9 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting DoD C4ISR systems in an enterprise IT environment (ISNS, CANES, ADNS, SCI Network, CENTRIX, ORT, FSW).
• 4+ years’ experience in a DevOps‑based environment and familiarity with Agile practices.
• 2 years’ experience with scripting languages and automation using PowerShell and XML development.
• 2 years’ experience in the design, analysis, and support of local area networks.
• Knowledge of US Navy ship and shore networking systems (a plus).
• Experience in cloud computing environments such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Flankspeed Edge (a plus).
• Experience with SCRUM methodologies (a plus).
• Experience with Microsoft stack – .NET 4.0/C#, PowerShell.
• Experience with Linux programming languages.
• Certification: Current IAT Level II Compliant (Security +) and OS Cert.; must obtain within 6 months if not already held.
• Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher to start.

Pay

Target salary range: $160,001 – $200,000.

Schedule

• Full‑time, day shift.
• Up to 10% OCONUS/CONUS travel.
• Occasional off‑hours support required.
• Hybrid/remote work permitted with periodic onsite visits at San Diego, CA or Virginia Beach, VA offices.