SAIC

Agile Acceleration Team Solutions Architect Chief

SAIC$150K — $180K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 18 years or Master's with 16 years of relevant experience, or PhD/JD with 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance required.
  • Extensive knowledge of cloud computing, data pipelines, and APIs.
  • Proven advanced problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong customer-focused approach to service delivery.
  • Experience with DoW Security Management and Engineering policy guidance.
  • Familiarity with NIST security standards and cybersecurity assessments.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct architecture discovery and assess existing tech documentation.
  • Identify technical risks such as vendor lock and non-standard components.
  • Design solutions for integration and system administration issues.
  • Interface with users and developers to remove obstacles and improve performance.
  • Maintain relationships with industry leaders to source effective AI/ML tools.
  • Architect solutions for use cases that enhance customer success operations.
  • Perform systems management and integration functions for operational continuity.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options including potential remote arrangements.
  • Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge data and AI platform.
  • Engage in meaningful projects supporting national security objectives.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team of technology experts and stakeholders.
  • Access to best-in-class AI/ML tools and technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking qualified applicants to support a cutting-edge data, analytics, and AI platform. Roles include managing customer relationships, service portfolio and catalog management, software engineering & development, data/AI engineering, IT systems operations, and use case intake and analytics for DoW enterprise-scale mission objectives expected in Spring/Summer 2026.

Positions are contingent pending contract award.

A majority of the opportunities are in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area (WDCMA). Some work may be performed remotely, subject to Government approval.

Job Responsibilities:
  • During Transition In:
    • Inherit existing architecture artifacts and tech documentation.
    • Conduct architecture discovery sessions with government and CDAO stakeholders.
    • Assess current modular maturity across NIPR/SIPS/JWICs environments.
    • Identify technical debt, vendor-lock risks, and non-standard components.
    • Review existing APIs, tech standards, risks and constraints.
    • Map current DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
    • Assess current cloud architecture.
    • Develop a strategic engineering plan for addressing identified gaps and anticipated challenges from the above.
  • Design and develop solutions for:
    • Complex application integration problems.
    • System administration issues.
    • Network concerns.
  • Perform systems management and integration functions.
  • Interface directly with all user types and WDP development teams in all phases of the product lifecycle to:
    • Eliminate roadblocks.
    • Maintain requirements discipline.
    • Continuously enhance WDP system performance and capabilities.
  • Maintain critical industry and academia relationships to source and accredit best-of breed AI/ML tools, accelerating accreditation.
  • Architect use case solutions in support of Customer Success Operations.


Qualifications

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree with 18 years of relevant experience; or Master's with 16 years of relevant experience, or PhD or JD with 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Active Secret Clearance is required


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:
  • Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, data pipelines & APIs.
  • Ability to leverage domain expertise for a comprehensive understanding of customer requirements.
  • Advanced problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated track record of identifying roadblocks, analyzing root causes, and driving effective resolutions.
  • Customer-centric mindset, ensuring solutions support positive user experiences while meeting stakeholder expectations and mission outcomes.
  • Ability to engage directly with diverse user groups and coordinate closely with development teams throughout all phases of the product lifecycle.
  • Experience applying DoW Security Management and Security Engineering policy guidance and directives.
  • Experience with DoW RMF, vulnerability assessments, Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) reporting, and IA problem resolution.
  • Experience with evaluating cybersecurity engineering tradeoffs in cloud-native and multi-cloud environments.
  • Experience designing and implementing security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-171 and NIST SP 800-53.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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