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Job ID: 2618876
Location: Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-11-06
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SAIC is seeking an Information Technology (IT) based Systems Engineer (SETA) for a position supporting an Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The successful applicant will exhibit flexibility in task execution, provide technical expertise on a variety of Systems Engineering topics (e.g., requirements, configuration management, readiness, verification and validation, etc.) to deliver continuity of effort, demonstrate value-added judgment, and advise the government on program activities. The successful candidate will produce recommendations and deliverables in a thorough, practicable, and consistent manner congruent with the organization's objectives associated with IT infrastructure provisioning.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate must be able to:
- Operate proactively with ability to lead and execute project engagements without direct leadership oversight and/or participation
- Serve as primary customer interface and advocate, affording cross-functional technical and relationship management to ensure mission success while maximizing service adoption. Facilitate meetings and interface with Engineers, Mission Partners, Customers, and Users
- Proactively perform as an organized and dedicated change agent, core to ensuring quality assurance while assisting the culture shift toward standardized IT service deliveries
- Apply project management aptitude and experience to support Government oversight of Desktop Engineering, without performing hands-on technical Desktop Engineering tasks
- Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
- Coordinate and oversee functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software or engineering specifications
- Apply understanding of desktop backend infrastructure, including servers, storage, applications, and relevant security configurations, to inform oversight and recommendations
- Educate consumers on current and upcoming IT service deliveries, changes, and potential impacts to existing capabilities
- Understand relationship between the customer's delivery schedules and IT service roadmaps
- Perform as key Technical Advisor for articulating service requirement gaps to support customer mission architecture
- Provide specific, detailed information for selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
- Compose governance, craft process documents, and respond to requests for information
Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree or higher and five (5) years or more of related experience; Masters and 3 or more years relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise digital workspace initiatives, including collaboration platforms, messaging, file sharing, virtual desktop infrastructure, and endpoint management
Demonstrated experience supporting IT modernization projects such as legacy system replacement, cloud migration, infrastructure refresh, service improvement, or process modernization
Experience assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of IT projects, including requirements gathering, schedule and milestone tracking, risk/issue management, testing, and implementation support
Experience preparing and maintaining technical documentation, such as requirements, implementation plans, standard operating procedures, status reports, dashboards, and executive briefings
Ability to translate business/user requirements into technical needs and to communicate effectively with technical teams, end users, vendors, and leadership
Experience operating in a structured IT environment with change management, configuration management, release management, and/or service management processes
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles as applied to enterprise IT services
Strong analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Job ID: 2618876
Location: Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-11-06
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SAIC is seeking an Information Technology (IT) based Systems Engineer (SETA) for a position supporting an Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The successful applicant will exhibit flexibility in task execution, provide technical expertise on a variety of Systems Engineering topics (e.g., requirements, configuration management, readiness, verification and validation, etc.) to deliver continuity of effort, demonstrate value-added judgment, and advise the government on program activities. The successful candidate will produce recommendations and deliverables in a thorough, practicable, and consistent manner congruent with the organization's objectives associated with IT infrastructure provisioning.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate must be able to:
- Operate proactively with ability to lead and execute project engagements without direct leadership oversight and/or participation
- Serve as primary customer interface and advocate, affording cross-functional technical and relationship management to ensure mission success while maximizing service adoption. Facilitate meetings and interface with Engineers, Mission Partners, Customers, and Users
- Proactively perform as an organized and dedicated change agent, core to ensuring quality assurance while assisting the culture shift toward standardized IT service deliveries
- Apply project management aptitude and experience to support Government oversight of Desktop Engineering, without performing hands-on technical Desktop Engineering tasks
- Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
- Coordinate and oversee functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software or engineering specifications
- Apply understanding of desktop backend infrastructure, including servers, storage, applications, and relevant security configurations, to inform oversight and recommendations
- Educate consumers on current and upcoming IT service deliveries, changes, and potential impacts to existing capabilities
- Understand relationship between the customer's delivery schedules and IT service roadmaps
- Perform as key Technical Advisor for articulating service requirement gaps to support customer mission architecture
- Provide specific, detailed information for selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
- Compose governance, craft process documents, and respond to requests for information
Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree or higher and five (5) years or more of related experience; Masters and 3 or more years relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise digital workspace initiatives, including collaboration platforms, messaging, file sharing, virtual desktop infrastructure, and endpoint management
Demonstrated experience supporting IT modernization projects such as legacy system replacement, cloud migration, infrastructure refresh, service improvement, or process modernization
Experience assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of IT projects, including requirements gathering, schedule and milestone tracking, risk/issue management, testing, and implementation support
Experience preparing and maintaining technical documentation, such as requirements, implementation plans, standard operating procedures, status reports, dashboards, and executive briefings
Ability to translate business/user requirements into technical needs and to communicate effectively with technical teams, end users, vendors, and leadership
Experience operating in a structured IT environment with change management, configuration management, release management, and/or service management processes
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles as applied to enterprise IT services
Strong analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Who's Hiring
- General Dynamics Information Technology19
- Peraton15
- L3Harris12
- MTSI11
- Lockheed Martin11
Top Industries Hiring
- Education38
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Technology & Software4
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Electronics & Hardware3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of information systems jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- 7 or more years of progressive IT leadership and management experience
- Demonstrated experience managing enterprise infrastructure, networks, and security operations
- Proficiency with ITIL, COBIT, or similar IT service management frameworks
- Experience developing and managing technology budgets and vendor contracts
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, or ITIL Foundation preferred
Tips for Your Director of Information Systems Job Search
Align your resume to IT governance frameworks
Directors of information systems are evaluated heavily on frameworks like ITIL, COBIT, and NIST. Explicitly name the ones you've implemented, the team size you managed under them, and the business outcomes they produced. Generic IT leadership language won't stand out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of information systems openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify infrastructure scope in your applications
Hiring managers for this role want to see scale. Document the number of users, systems, or sites you oversaw, the size of budgets you managed, and the complexity of migrations or transformations you led. Vague leadership claims without scope get screened out quickly.
Target postings that match your compliance experience
Many director of information systems openings are sector-specific. Healthcare roles prioritize HIPAA and EHR experience, financial firms look for SOX compliance knowledge, and government positions often require security clearance familiarity. Applying to roles that match your compliance background dramatically improves your callback rate.
Prepare a business case narrative for interviews
Panels for this role almost always include a CFO, COO, or other non-technical executive. Prepare two or three stories where you translated a technical initiative into measurable business value, reduced operational risk, or cut cost. Avoid leading with technical depth when you're in front of a mixed audience.
Follow up after the technical assessment stage
Many director of information systems processes include a written or scenario-based assessment before the final round. Send a brief follow-up after submitting it, referencing one element of the scenario and tying it to a result you've achieved. It signals strategic thinking and initiative at the right moment.
Director of Information Systems Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of information systemss?
The companies hiring the most director of information systemss right now include General Dynamics Information Technology, Peraton, and L3Harris, with the largest share of openings in Maryland, Virginia, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, financial institutions, and large government contractors consistently represent the highest volume of postings for this role.
How many director of information systems jobs are remote?
About 47% of director of information systems openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site arrangements remain common at this seniority level. Sub-areas such as IT strategy, enterprise architecture oversight, and vendor management tend to offer the most remote or hybrid flexibility, while roles tied to on-premises infrastructure or physical security operations are more likely to require regular in-person presence.
How do you become a director of information systems?
Most directors of information systems reach the role by starting in IT support, systems administration, or network engineering, then advancing into project leadership and IT management positions. Building expertise in a specific area like cybersecurity, enterprise systems, or IT governance accelerates progression. Earning a master's degree or certifications like CISSP or ITIL, and demonstrating a history of cross-functional leadership, positions you competitively for director-level consideration.
Can you get a director of information systems job without direct director experience?
Many candidates land their first director of information systems role after serving as an IT manager, senior systems administrator, or infrastructure lead without formal director titles. What matters most is demonstrating ownership of enterprise-scale decisions, budget authority, and team leadership. If you've managed a significant system migration, led a compliance initiative, or built an IT function from the ground up, those accomplishments can substitute effectively for a previous director title.
What does the director of information systems interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a technical interview with the CIO or VP of Technology that covers infrastructure philosophy, security posture, and past implementations. A second round often includes a panel with business stakeholders where you discuss IT strategy and cross-departmental collaboration. Many organizations also include a written scenario or presentation assessing how you would handle a technology modernization or risk management challenge before extending a final offer.
Where can I find and apply to director of information systems jobs?
You can find and apply to director of information systems jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, industry background, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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