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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 Technology20
- Peraton15
- L3Harris12
- Booz Allen Hamilton12
- MTSI11
Top Industries Hiring
- Education41
- Healthcare & Medical Services8
- Technology & Software4
- Electronics & Hardware4
- Consulting & Professional Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in information systems engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering field
- Hands-on experience with enterprise network architecture and systems integration
- Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Active or clearance-eligible security certification such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP
- Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and IT service management practices
- Experience writing system requirements documentation and interface control documents
Tips for Your Information Systems Engineer Job Search
Align your resume to system lifecycle stages
Information systems engineers work across requirements, design, integration, and testing. Hiring managers scan for which phases you own. Structure your resume so each role names the stage explicitly, not just the tools you used within it.
Target certifications listed in job postings
Postings often filter on CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or ITIL before a recruiter reads anything else. If a certification appears in more than half the roles you want, prioritize earning it before applying rather than applying and explaining the gap.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists information systems engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Distinguish architecture from administration in applications
Many postings blend systems administration and systems engineering duties. In your cover letter, name the design and integration work you led rather than the maintenance you supported. Hiring managers for engineer roles want architects, not operators.
Prepare a whiteboard answer for a system you designed
Technical interviews for this role almost always include a live design question. Practice walking through one real system end to end, covering trade-offs you made at the architecture layer, not just what the finished solution looked like.
Negotiate scope before negotiating compensation
Offers for information systems engineers often come with ambiguous ownership over infrastructure decisions. Before discussing compensation, confirm whether the role controls design sign-off or only executes requirements handed down by architects above you.
Information Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most information systems engineers?
The companies hiring the most information systems engineers 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. Defense contractors and large federal systems integrators consistently represent a significant portion of open roles.
How many information systems engineer jobs are remote?
About 46% of information systems engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by sector. Roles focused on cloud infrastructure and enterprise software integration tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to classified government networks or on-premises hardware typically require on-site presence.
How do you become an information systems engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering, then build hands-on experience through internships or entry-level IT roles focused on network administration or systems support. Earning a certification such as CompTIA Network+ or Security+ strengthens early applications. From there, move into integration or architecture projects to develop the design experience senior roles require.
How do you get hired as an information systems engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles titled systems analyst, IT support engineer, or junior systems engineer, which share core responsibilities and serve as direct stepping stones. Build a portfolio of small integration projects, even in a lab or academic setting, that demonstrate you can connect components and document requirements. Certifications in cloud platforms or networking give screeners a concrete signal when your work history is limited.
What does the information systems engineer interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds. A recruiter screen is followed by a technical phone interview covering systems design fundamentals and tool experience. The core round is typically a live design or whiteboard session where you architect a solution under constraints and explain your trade-offs. Final rounds often include a panel with a program manager or systems architect who assesses how you handle requirements ambiguity.
Where can I find and apply to information systems engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to information systems engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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