IT Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2613153

Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US

Date Posted: 2026-06-03

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Mid-Level IT Systems Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO to join our team of diverse IT professionals in delivering innovative solutions to modernize and optimize critical systems for our customers. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in systems engineering, strong technical acumen, and a passion for advancing enterprise IT architecture with a focus on modernization, scalability, and resilience.

The selected candidate will be instrumental in the design, implementation, and sustainment of next-generation IT systems that support mission-critical operations. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment embracing leading-edge technologies and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Engineering & Design:

• Perform systems engineering activities, including requirements analysis, architecture design, and system integration for IT modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop functional specifications and system design documentation, ensuring alignment with business and mission needs.

Technical Implementation:

• Implement innovative IT solutions leveraging modern technologies, such as cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform), containerization, and microservices.

System Optimization and Maintenance:

• Conduct system performance management, capacity planning, and funnel potential data-driven upgrades to the project pipeline.

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including systems technicians/administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity specialists, to ensure system security and reliability.

Technical Documentation and Compliance:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including as-built diagrams, user guides, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all solutions adhere to customer compliance requirements, such as NIST, RMF, etc.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field and 5+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, systems design, and systems integration in IT environments.
• Proficiency in modern IT platforms and tools, including cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V), and infrastructure automation (Puppet, Ansible, or Terraform).
• Basic experience with military or DoD IT systems is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, system security practices, and related tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable, or similar monitoring solutions).

Soft Skills:

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team.

Certifications:

• A relevant IT certification is highly desirable, such as:
• CompTIA Security+
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals/Associate, or similar.
• ITIL Foundation or higher.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .