{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0c1cd2d8c22e368b42f6c2d5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0c1cd2d8c22e368b42f6c2d5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0c1cd2d8c22e368b42f6c2d5","title":"Systems Engineer - Platform","description":"Description\n\nSAIC isseeking a skilled and motivated Systems Engineer – Platform to join our MAJESTIC Joint Program Office (JPO) Team in support of an on-premises enterprise IT environment. The primary focus of this role is the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of enterprise infrastructure and platform services to ensure the seamless performance, scalability, security, and reliability of mission‑critical IT systems.\n\nIn addition to traditional platform services, we are seeking a systems engineer with specific expertise in Kubernetes and containerization technologies to support modernization efforts. The successful candidate will leverage their knowledge of containerized architectures to improve platform scalability, streamline deployments, and enhance system resiliency. This role requires collaboration within a complex enterprise environment of virtualized systems, cloud platforms, Windows infrastructure, and networking services to deliver secure and innovative infrastructure solutions.\n\nAll work must be performed on‑site in Springfield, VA .\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nContribute to the design, implementation, and sustainment strategies for enterprise infrastructure and platform services, with an emphasis on containerized architectures.\n\nEvaluate and optimise system architectures to ensure scalability, reliability, performance, and security, including the incorporation of containerisation and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.\n\nDeploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and related container environments to support application modernization and platform services.\n\nAutomate workflows for infrastructure provisioning, deployment pipelines, and container orchestration using tools such as Terraform, Helm, and Ansible.\n\nTranslate complex stakeholder needs into actionable technical requirements and documentation.\n\nSupport end‑to‑end project activities by providing technical inputs for planning, execution, and risk identification, with a focus on emerging technologies like containerisation.\n\nProvide subject‑matter expertise to development and integration teams on infrastructure, containerisation best practices, and platform engineering.\n\nIdentify technical risks and recommend mitigation approaches to government leadership, particularly for Kubernetes and related containerised workloads.\n\nPrepare and maintain technical documentation for infrastructure components, containerised services, platform components, and engineering workflows.\n\nContribute to continuous improvement efforts by recommending modern tools, processes, and engineering practices to enhance container and platform capabilities.\n\nDeliver status updates, technical reports, and briefings for senior government stakeholders.\n\nEducation\n\nBachelor’s Degree\n\nCertifications (CWF Requirements)\nCandidates 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:\n\nCompTIA Cloud+\n\nCompTIA Security+\n\nGIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)\n\nGIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)\n\nSystems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)\n\nOR This requirement can be met through:\n\nA Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.\n\nExperience\n\n2-5 years of professional experience managing and supporting enterprise-level IT environments.\n\nTechnical Skills\n\nExpertise in enterprise platform services, including infrastructure architecture, virtualised environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V), and Windows Server management.\n\nAdvanced knowledge of containerisation tools like Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift, and their related lifecycle management workflows.\n\nExperience managing and optimising Kubernetes clusters, including the use of tools such as Helm, Rancher, Istio, or Kubernetes RBAC.\n\nExperience implementing and supporting high availability (HA) architectures, clustering, and disaster recovery strategies for both traditional and containerised systems.\n\nStrong understanding of infrastructure automation/orchestration using Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell.\n\nProficiency in managing Active Directory (AD) and integrating it with platform and containerised services.\n\nExperience with monitoring tools for performance, diagnostics, and metrics collection (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, SolarWinds).\n\nFamiliarity with network‑related principles, including DNS, load balancing, service discovery, and secure system interconnectivity.\n\nKnowledge of security/compliance standards such as RMF, NIST 800‑53, and DoD 8510.01, with experience ensuring compliance in Kubernetes/containerised environments.\n\nPreferred Certifications (In Addition to CWF Requirements)\n\nKubernetes‑specific certifications such as:\n\nCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)\n\nCertified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)\n\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.\n\nVMware Certified Professional (VCP).\n\nCompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+).\n\nCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).\n\nClearance Requirement\n\nActive TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with Poly.\n\nWork Environment and Notes\n\nOn‑Site Work: All work must be conducted on‑site in Springfield, VA.\n\nProgram Scope: Supports on‑premises enterprise IT environments, including virtualised Windows servers, MS SQL Server databases, and networking layers.\n\nSubcontractor Role: Responsibilities and compensation vary based on the subcontract agreement, with a competitive salary aligned to market rates and role‑specific requirements.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"SAIC","rawCompany":"saic","city":"Lorton","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T03:28:37.676Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Systems Engineer - Platform","description":"Description\n\nSAIC isseeking a skilled and motivated Systems Engineer – Platform to join our MAJESTIC Joint Program Office (JPO) Team in support of an on-premises enterprise IT environment. The primary focus of this role is the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of enterprise infrastructure and platform services to ensure the seamless performance, scalability, security, and reliability of mission‑critical IT systems.\n\nIn addition to traditional platform services, we are seeking a systems engineer with specific expertise in Kubernetes and containerization technologies to support modernization efforts. The successful candidate will leverage their knowledge of containerized architectures to improve platform scalability, streamline deployments, and enhance system resiliency. 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