Engineering Lead

  • WASHINGTON, DC
  • Posted 27 days ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 200,001.00 - 240,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Science
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Military
Decision-making
Concept Development
Security Clearance
Amazon EMR
Cloud Computing
DevOps
Amazon Web Services
Big Data
Agile
Application Lifecycle Management
Programming Languages
Java
C++
JSON
PHP
Perl
Python
Ruby
Apache Pig
Apache Hive
Elixir
SAP BASIS
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2504112

Location: WASHINGTON, DC, US

Date Posted: 2025-04-15

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: Yes

Description

SAIC is seeking an Engineering Lead to support a comprehensive technical modernization effort supporting DIA's intelligence mission in the Washington, DC and surrounding areas. This effort focuses on advancing big data analytics, AI/ML capabilities, and cloud-based solutions to enhance military intelligence processing and decision-making.

Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by fall 2025.

The Engineering Lead responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Cloud systems plans and strategy; design, development, and deployment of applications into a Cloud or Hybrid Cloud; and implementation of enterprise infrastructure and platforms required for cloud computing
  • Architecting and leading the development and integration of cloud-based information and computer systems that meet specific needs
  • End-to-end cloud deployment experience, from concept development to deployment

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
  • Bachelors and 18 years or more experience; Masters and 16 years or more experience; PhD and 15 years or more experience
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience supporting architecture design, development, implementation, and maintenance
  • A minimum of one of the following professional certifications: Professional Cloud Solutions Architect (PCSA), AWS Solutions Architect (Professional)

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with one of the large cloud-computing infrastructure solutions similar to AWS or Elastic MapReduce
  • Experience supporting highly distributed applications
  • Experience leading a cross-functional technology team
  • Possess one of the following AWS Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Associate), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer (Professional), AWS Certified Big Data (Specialty)
  • Experience utilizing Agile development methodologies and Application Lifecycle Management
  • Experience working with programming languages such as Java, C++, JSON, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, Pig/Hive, and/or Elixir

Target salary range: $200,001 - $240,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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