IT Systems Integrator at SAIC, Kirtland AFB, NM

IT Systems Integrator at SAIC in Kirtland AFB, NM. Contract. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.

SAIC is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed IT Systems Integrator to assist the Task Order Manager with managing and executing customer task orders efficiently and effectively. This critical role requires someone with a proactive mindset, the ability to work independently, a blend of technical and project management skills, and strong communication abilities.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, adeptly solving problems, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering solutions while keeping stakeholders informed of progress. This position is key in ensuring projects are completed successfully and customer needs are met.
Key Responsibilities:

• Independently work assigned tasks with minimal oversight, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Analyze new tasking from customers, assess requirements, and develop a plan to address them.
• Support other tasks and activities as needed and as requested.
• Identify gaps, risks, or potential challenges in task execution and proactively resolve them.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) across the appropriate domains, including information technology, networking, and satellite communications, to diagnose issues and develop solutions.
• Effectively summarize and "sell" proposed solutions to customers, ensuring alignment with their goals.
• Provide regular updates to the Task Order Manager on the progress of assigned tasks, including challenges, milestones, and outcomes.
• Clearly document and communicate recommendations, solutions, and any task outcomes.
• Leverage an understanding of information technology, networking, and satellite communications to support technical tasks.
• Bring a project management approach to tasking, ensuring thorough planning and execution.
• Manage deadlines, resources, and competing priorities effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 5 or more years of technical experience. Will accept 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• CompTIA Security + or equivalent certification required for DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 compliance and able to obtain environment certification within 6 months of start.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in information technology roles, e.g., help desk, system administrator, hardware specialist, network administrator.
• Understanding of principles of information technology, particularly networking concepts such as routing, switching, firewalls, or connectivity.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritize under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with SMEs and stakeholders from varying disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of satellite communications (e.g., links, bandwidth, latencies).
• PMP, ITIL, or other relevant project management certifications.
• Familiarity with government contracting environments, particularly task orders within larger programs.
• Experience using collaboration tools such as Jira, Microsoft Teams, or other project/task management platforms.