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Senior Systems Engineer
Job ID: 2614090
Location: JBSA Randolph, TX, United States
Date Posted: Jul 1, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
Position Summary
The Senior Systems Engineer supports the Research & Development (R&D) Development Network responsible for developing and integrating next‑generation technologies that enhance student‑pilot training under the Pilot Training Next (PTN) program. This role architects, secures, and maintains Azure cloud environments aligned with DoD cybersecurity standards to enable rapid experimentation, simulation capabilities, and data‑driven training technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud environments supporting PTN R&D workloads, simulation technologies, and training systems.
- Implement secure cloud architectures compliant with DISA STIGs, NIST 800‑53/171, RMF, and internal cybersecurity policies.
- Engineer, monitor, and optimize virtual networks, compute, storage, identity, and automation supporting the Development Network.
- Develop scalable Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) solutions using ARM/Bicep, Terraform, or equivalent tooling.
- Perform system hardening, patching, log management, auditing, and secure configuration baselining.
- Support ATO/AMT efforts including evidence collection, documentation, and continuous monitoring.
- Collaborate with R&D software engineers, data scientists, and training SMEs to integrate new capabilities into secure cloud environments.
- Troubleshoot complex cloud, networking, identity, and access‑control issues.
- Participate in sprint planning, design reviews, and architecture discussions.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and system guides.
- Use Jira for workflow and task tracking; maintain documentation and collaboration assets in Confluence.
- Maintain GitLab repositories, runners, access controls, and CI/CD pipelines; oversee pipeline stability, updates, and improvements.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
- Security+ (CompTIA Security+) certification (required).
- 5-10+ years of hands‑on experience in systems or cloud engineering.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, architecture, and security.
- Demonstrated experience applying DISA STIGs, NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑171, and RMF processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft technologies including Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, Group Policy, and PKI.
- Experience with IaC tooling such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex cloud, identity, and network issues.
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance (if required by contract).
Desired Qualifications
- Microsoft certifications such as AZ‑104, AZ‑305, AZ‑500, SC‑100, or similar.
- Experience supporting DoD training systems, modeling & simulation, or R&D environments.
- Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V) or container platforms (AKS, Docker).
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and implementation patterns.
- Experience with PowerShell, Python, or similar automation scripting languages.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.