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Remote Distributed Systems Engineer Jobs in Ashburn, VA

SAIC

DevSecOps Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description  SAIC is seeking a highly skilled ... complex, distributed systems. You will work closely with government partners, development ...

SAIC

Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$120K - $160K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Systems Engineer to work on complex projects crucial to our national security objectives. They will provide Systems ...

Leidos

Systems Engineer

Ashburn, VA · Remote

... remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission ... large-scale distributed systems If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we ...

Leidos

Systems Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD · Remote

... remote and high-dependency aviation environments. These efforts focus on delivering mission ... large-scale distributed systems If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we ...

Think Tank, Inc.

Systems Engineer II

Silver Spring, MD · On-site +1

Remote Position TBD *Applicants residing in the DMV area preferred as the client is located in Silver Spring, MD *Three references required POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Systems Engineer II will provide ...

Think Tank, Inc.

Systems Engineer I

Silver Spring, MD · On-site +1

Remote Position TBD *Applicants residing in the DMV area preferred as the client is located in Silver Spring, MD *Three references required POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Systems Engineer I will provide ...

Think Tank, Inc.

Systems Engineer III

Silver Spring, MD · On-site +1

Remote Position TBD *Applicants residing in the DMV area preferred as the client is located in Silver Spring, MD *Three references required POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Systems Engineer III will provide ...

SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC ...

SAIC

Space Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$200K - $240K/yr

TS/SCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Space Systems Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of ...

SAIC

Systems Engineer Principal

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to join our elite Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) team ...

Peraton

Expert Level Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$135K - $216K/yr

Responsibilities We are seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to provide high-level technical ... Remote sensing * Image science * Geographic Information Systems (GIS) * Geomatics * Information ...

Peraton

Expert Level Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$135K - $216K/yr

Responsibilities We are seeking an Expert Systems Engineer to provide high-level technical ... Remote sensing * Image science * Geographic Information Systems (GIS) * Geomatics * Information ...

Leidos

Senior Systems Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

$111K - $153K/yr

The percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements and deliverables. Primary Responsibilities * Lead systems engineering activities for Appian workflow and enterprise data ...

SAIC

Systems Engineer / Systems Integrator

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description Systems Engineer/Systems Integrator USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and ...

TalentRemedy

Principal Electrical Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$142K - $174K/yr

... remote sensing technologies for demanding spaceflight applications. This position is ideal for an ... Experience with power distribution, control electronics, instrumentation, mixed-signal systems, and ...

Leidos

Senior Systems Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

$131K - $237K/yr

Percentage of remote work will vary based on client requirements/deliverables. As a senior member of the team, you bring deep expertise in Systems Engineering (SE) and will work closely with Systems ...

SAIC

AI Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

$200K - $240K/yr

None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description  SAIC is seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support to a mission ...

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DevSecOps Systems Engineer

SAIC

Chantilly, VA • On-site, Remote

$160K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Job description

Job ID: T2601291

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-03-05

Category: Information Technology

Subcategory: Cloud Comp Engr

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description



SAIC is seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Systems Engineer to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) support to a mission critical program in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will directly support the National Reconnaissance Office’s (NRO) Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED)—the organization responsible for architecting, acquiring, and sustaining the nation’s most advanced space and ground systems across their full lifecycle.

As a DevSecOps Systems Engineer, you will help shape the next generation of mission capabilities by driving automation, security integration, and modern engineering practices across complex, distributed systems. You will work closely with government partners, development contractors, and cross domain engineering teams to guide digital engineering initiatives, inform architectural decisions, and ensure mission systems are delivered with speed, resilience, and security.

Key Responsibilities to include:

  • Provide DevSecOps technical guidance to strengthen mission systems through automation, security integration, and compliance with IC and federal standards.
  • Analyze and refine system requirements, shaping system design and advocating for test driven development and secure by design engineering practices.
  • Define and oversee CI/CD pipelines, resolving technical challenges and ensuring development workflows align with security frameworks such as NIST.
  • Guide automation strategies to improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability across complex mission environments.
  • Embed security into engineering workflows, fostering strong partnerships with developers and ensuring security is integrated from concept through deployment.
  • Develop DevSecOps maturity models to benchmark progress, accelerate adoption, and inform enterprise level transformation strategies.
  • Identify engineering risks and mitigation strategies, providing clear, actionable recommendations to government leadership.
  • Deliver technical advice and systems engineering insight to government partners, ensuring mission priorities are reflected in technical execution.
  • Engage with multi sector engineering teams, contributing to design reviews, sprint planning, and cross functional technical discussions.
  • Craft and deliver concise technical briefings to senior leaders, stakeholders, and diverse audiences across the mission space.

Qualifications



Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
  • 4+ years of experience with DevSecOps and tools.
  • Experience with systems development methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps).
  • Knowledge of Cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure).
  • Experience with CONOPS requirements development, interface control documentation, technical specification review, architecture development.
  • Program lifecycle experience from concept development and design to deployment, operations, and maintenance, decommission.
  • Ability to provide technical and programmatic direction on the development, integration, and use of digital engineering/model-based engineering and model-based systems engineering concepts and structures.
  • Self-starter proactively addresses customer requirements with limited supervision; excels at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics.
  • Polished communicator (written/verbal); impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment.
  • Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), MS Outlook, MS Project.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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