**Description** SAIC is seeking **Systems Engineers** to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region. **Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.** The **Systems Engineer** responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Manages and guides the operations, maintenance, and sustenance of both hardware and software components within the MARS environment. + Lead system interoperability testing, ensuring operational data compliance, and supporting the Government during system onboarding activities. + Work closely with stakeholders to document and maintain all necessary system support actions and licenses. **Qualifications** + Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. + One of the following certifications: Certified Network Defender, SecurityX/ CASP+, CCSP, Cloud+, CSSLP, GDSA, GSEC, CISSO, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GCLD, GICSP. + Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 9 years or more relevant experience; Masters and 7 years or more relevant experience; PhD and 4 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree). + Extensive experience in leading system engineering efforts, developing complex systems, and managing engineering processes. + Proficiency in performing system analyses, conducting requirements gathering, and developing system documentation. + Strong understanding of model-based systems engineering (MBSE), cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. REQNUMBER: 2511245 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability