Systems Engineer - Platform

Summary

SAIC is seeking a skilled and motivated Systems Engineer – Platform to join their MAJESTIC Joint Program Office (JPO) Team in support of an on-premises enterprise IT environment. The role focuses on the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of enterprise infrastructure and platform services, with an emphasis on containerized architectures and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and sustainment strategies for enterprise infrastructure and platform services, with an emphasis on containerized architectures
• Evaluate and optimize system architectures to ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and security, including the incorporation of containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and related container environments to support application modernization and platform services
• Automate workflows for infrastructure provisioning, deployment pipelines, and container orchestration using tools such as Terraform, Helm, and Ansible
• Translate complex stakeholder needs into actionable technical requirements and documentation
• Support end-to-end project activities by providing technical inputs for planning, execution, and risk identification, with a focus on emerging technologies like containerization
• Provide subject-matter expertise to development and integration teams on infrastructure, containerization best practices, and platform engineering
• Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation approaches to government leadership, particularly for Kubernetes and related containerized workloads
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation for infrastructure components, containerized services, platform components, and engineering workflows
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by recommending modern tools, processes, and engineering practices to enhance container and platform capabilities
• Deliver status updates, technical reports, and briefings for senior government stakeholders

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Candidates must satisfy Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CWF) ID 451 (System Administrator – Intermediate Level) requirements, as outlined by Navy COOL. This requirement can be met by possessing one or more of the following qualifying certifications: CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• 2-5 years of professional experience managing and supporting enterprise-level IT environments
• Expertise in enterprise platform services, including infrastructure architecture, virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and Windows Server management
• Advanced knowledge of containerization tools like Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift, and their related lifecycle management workflows
• Experience managing and optimizing Kubernetes clusters, including the use of tools such as Helm, Rancher, Istio, or Kubernetes RBAC
• Experience implementing and supporting high availability (HA) architectures, clustering, and disaster recovery strategies for both traditional and containerized systems
• Strong understanding of infrastructure automation/orchestration using Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell
• Proficiency in managing Active Directory (AD) and integrating it with platform and containerized services
• Experience with monitoring tools for performance, diagnostics, and metrics collection (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, SolarWinds)
• Familiarity with network-related principles, including DNS, load balancing, service discovery, and secure system interconnectivity
• Knowledge of security/compliance standards such as RMF, NIST 800-53, and DoD 8510.01, with experience ensuring compliance in Kubernetes/containerized environments
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
• Kubernetes-specific certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• Candidates must satisfy Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CWF) ID 451 (System Administrator – Intermediate Level) requirements, as outlined by Navy COOL. This requirement can be met by possessing one or more of the following qualifying certifications: CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Security+, GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• 2-5 years of professional experience managing and supporting enterprise-level IT environments
• Expertise in enterprise platform services, including infrastructure architecture, virtualized environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and Windows Server management
• Advanced knowledge of containerization tools like Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift, and their related lifecycle management workflows
• Experience managing and optimizing Kubernetes clusters, including the use of tools such as Helm, Rancher, Istio, or Kubernetes RBAC
• Experience implementing and supporting high availability (HA) architectures, clustering, and disaster recovery strategies for both traditional and containerized systems
• Strong understanding of infrastructure automation/orchestration using Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell
• Proficiency in managing Active Directory (AD) and integrating it with platform and containerized services
• Experience with monitoring tools for performance, diagnostics, and metrics collection (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, SolarWinds)
• Familiarity with network-related principles, including DNS, load balancing, service discovery, and secure system interconnectivity
• Knowledge of security/compliance standards such as RMF, NIST 800-53, and DoD 8510.01, with experience ensuring compliance in Kubernetes/containerized environments
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly

Nice to Haves

• Kubernetes-specific certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned to market rates and role-specific requirements