Hiring: Software Systems Integrator Company: SAIC Location: Arlington, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:11:46 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Configuration Management, Data Pipeline, ETL, Event-Driven, Go, Java, Jira, Kafka, Pandas, Parquet, Python, R, RabbitMQ, Rust, SQL, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •Operational familiarity with event-driven architectures or stream-processing technologies like Kafka or RabbitMQ to enable real-time data workflows. •Proven ability to work in secure environments, performing installations, integration events, and troubleshooting in spaces where personal devices or external technology access is restricted. •Proficiency in lightweight scripting to automate data transformations and optimize integration workflows. •Knowledge of software design patterns, distributed system architectures, and processes to support scalable and maintainable systems. •Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to communicate technical information effectively within collaborative teams. Required Skills: •This position operates in a hybrid work environment with responsibilities divided between 25% travel (including installations and integration events in secure spaces), 25% in-office presence for team collaboration and operational needs, and 50% remote work for independent and team-oriented tasks. •Proactive Coordination Take initiative to drive integration efforts forward by effectively coordinating across teams and stakeholders. Use clear, concise, and professional communication across various platforms (e.g., Mattermost, Teams, email) to ensure alignment, anticipate potential blockers, and facilitate timely resolution of issues. •Standardized Processes Employ and refine repeatable data feed integration processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and scalability while meeting mission timelines and requirements. •Custom Solutions for Complex Scenarios Analyze unique or technically challenging data exchange requirements, designing tailored solutions leveraging expertise in software networking, system protocols, and secure data exchange. •Data Mappings Write comprehensive data mappings between external data formats and the program’s internal data structures (UCI XML), ensuring seamless transformation into operationally relevant formats. •System Architecture and Diagrams Create, update and present system diagrams, integration workflows, and technical architecture artifacts, clarifying how new and existing data flows connect to the overall system. •Work Coordination Write and maintain actionable Jira tickets to guide development work, ensuring engineering teams clearly understand technical requirements, priorities, and milestones, and keeping tickets updated throughout the development lifecycle. •Cybersecurity Collaboration Partner closely with cybersecurity teams to validate architecture changes, meet DoW security requirements, and obtain approval for new service connections by providing all necessary technical documentation, including system diagrams and technical details. Qualifications: •Active Secret security clearance required with the ability to obtain TS/ SCI. Active TS/SCI security clearance preferred. •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field and nine (9) years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience. Equivalent years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. •Additional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCSP) or certifications in data engineering, cloud architecture, or software networking are desirable and may be required by contract guidelines. •8+ years of professional experience in one or more of the following technical roles •Software Systems Engineer, with expertise in designing and integrating complex software architectures for mission-critical environments. •Data Engineer, specializing in ETL pipelines, data transformation, and secure data integration processes. •Software Engineer, focused on designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable systems for secure data exchange. •Proficiency in integrating data feeds, APIs, and distributed systems while working with data formats such as CSV, JSON, and XML for seamless and secure system compatibility. •Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable ingestion, transformation, and distribution of operational data. •Expertise in problem-solving and troubleshooting, focusing on resolving performance bottlenecks, compatibility issues, and data quality concerns. Compensation: •$160,001 - $200,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!