Overview
On Site
USD 200,001.00 - 240,000.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
System Integration
Bridging
Surveillance
Fusion
Spectrum
Data Analysis
Data Lake
Sensors
IT Management
Communication
Team Management
User Experience
Prototyping
Documentation
Network
Application Virtualization
Data Storage
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Cyber Security
DevSecOps
Management
Security Clearance
Information Systems
Software Engineering
Security+
Testing
Technical Support
DoD
Integrated Circuit
IC
Internal Communications
Agile
Cloud Computing
Orchestration
SysML
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
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Job Details
Job ID: 2503345
Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US
Date Posted: 2025-05-20
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: IT Sys Integration
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
Description
SAIC is seeking an IT Integration Engineer Chief to support the AF TENCAP HOPE 2.0 contract. The AF TENCAP HOPE 2.0 contract bridges intelligence community collection architectures, capabilities, and technologies with DoD operational and tactical requirements. This effort will deliver rapid, innovative, and cost-effective capabilities to meet warfighter needs, and will include bringing national capabilities to bear cross all warfighting domains spanning intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, combat applications, battlespace awareness, command and control, multi-level security and mission programs. This next generation approach shall employ the latest advancements in geolocation and tagging, sensor and data fusion, unconventional / asymmetric warfare, situational awareness, cyberspace and spectrum warfare, large data analytics, data lake, jamming technologies, sensor technologies, geo-registration to deliver a cutting-edge approach.
***This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and is hybrid customer site in Colorado Springs***
In the AF TENCAP HOPE 2.0 contract, the IT Integration Engineer Chief is responsible for orchestrating the seamless integration of new prototype systems and applications into existing DoD Weapons Systems. This role is instrumental in enhancing and securing the technological capabilities of AF TENCAP, ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of mission-critical solutions, especially within classified environments.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in technology leadership, systems engineering, and integration roles, with a proven track record of enhancing system performance and fostering Agile cultures. They must have excellent communication skills to interact effectively with AF TENCAP customers and stakeholders. Additionally, the candidate should have experience managing teams and projects, integrating new prototypes into large DoD weapons systems, and ensuring all cybersecurity and compliance aspects are met. The end goal is to achieve operational impact that enhances the warfighter's user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, US
Date Posted: 2025-05-20
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: IT Sys Integration
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
Description
SAIC is seeking an IT Integration Engineer Chief to support the AF TENCAP HOPE 2.0 contract. The AF TENCAP HOPE 2.0 contract bridges intelligence community collection architectures, capabilities, and technologies with DoD operational and tactical requirements. This effort will deliver rapid, innovative, and cost-effective capabilities to meet warfighter needs, and will include bringing national capabilities to bear cross all warfighting domains spanning intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, combat applications, battlespace awareness, command and control, multi-level security and mission programs. This next generation approach shall employ the latest advancements in geolocation and tagging, sensor and data fusion, unconventional / asymmetric warfare, situational awareness, cyberspace and spectrum warfare, large data analytics, data lake, jamming technologies, sensor technologies, geo-registration to deliver a cutting-edge approach.
***This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and is hybrid customer site in Colorado Springs***
In the AF TENCAP HOPE 2.0 contract, the IT Integration Engineer Chief is responsible for orchestrating the seamless integration of new prototype systems and applications into existing DoD Weapons Systems. This role is instrumental in enhancing and securing the technological capabilities of AF TENCAP, ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of mission-critical solutions, especially within classified environments.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience in technology leadership, systems engineering, and integration roles, with a proven track record of enhancing system performance and fostering Agile cultures. They must have excellent communication skills to interact effectively with AF TENCAP customers and stakeholders. Additionally, the candidate should have experience managing teams and projects, integrating new prototypes into large DoD weapons systems, and ensuring all cybersecurity and compliance aspects are met. The end goal is to achieve operational impact that enhances the warfighter's user experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Integrate new prototypes into large DoD weapons systems.
- Enhance existing architectures and implement secure network improvements.
- Develop advanced infrastructure solutions, performing testing, validation, and documentation of new capabilities.
- Ensure interoperability at the protocol, network, application, and data layers to create cohesive systems.
- Integrate cloud computing technologies, containerized applications, virtualization platforms, and data storage solutions for hybrid environments.
- Apply cybersecurity protocols, risk mitigation strategies, and conduct vulnerability assessments in compliance with DoD and IC directives.
- Conduct rigorous testing of fully integrated solutions to ensure readiness and compliance.
- Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to obtain all necessary approvals for installation and testing.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure mission systems are ready and meet operational requirements.
- Manage DevSecOps-supported solutions and execute continuous deployment and automation cycles.
- Manage and support a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer/Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field with 18 years experience.
- DoD 8570/8140 certifications or equivalent (e.g., Security+ or higher).
- 14 years of experience in Installation, Configuration, and Testing of IT Systems
- 5 years of experience in IT Support for classified DoD/IC networks & systems.
- 5 years of experience leading technical teams.
- Experience in Agile methodologies and tools.
- Experience with Cloud environments and IaC Tools
- Experience with Automation and Orchestration Tools.
- Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering tools (e.g., Cameo Systems Modeler, SysML).
Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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