SAIC
Posted 3w ago

PowerShell Developer

SAIC
Hampton, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • developing applications
  • building dashboards
  • creating modules
Requirements
  • Expert PowerShell and WPF/XAML experience
  • 8+ years in software/automation/C2 sustainment
  • Windows/Linux administration
  • Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity
  • Terraform/Ansible/GitLab CI/CD
  • AWS and Kubernetes
  • Active Secret clearance and CompTIA Security+
Technical tools mentioned
PowerShellPowerShell DSCWPFXAMLMVVMWindows ServerLinuxTerraformAnsibleGitLab CI/CDAWS EC2AWS S3AWS IAMAWS VPCAWS CloudWatchKubernetes

Job description

SAIC is seeking a PowerShell & WPF Application Developer to join our team in Hampton, VA in support of the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS) Falconer Program’s Application Transformation (AppTX) team. A strong candidate has deep experience developing Windows-based automation and UI applications using PowerShell, XAML, and WPF, along with experience integrating those applications into Command & Control (C2) environments.

Ideal applicants will also be familiar with Infrastructure-as-Code concepts, DoD cybersecurity requirements, AWS cloud environments, Windows Server administration, and automation pipelines. Experience supporting GCCS-J or other C2 systems is highly desirable.

This role focuses on building automation tooling, dashboards, orchestration utilities, and operator-facing interfaces that streamline  configuration, monitoring, and sustainment of C2 systems across both cloud and on-prem environments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop WPF/XAML applications using PowerShell to support automation, operator workflows, configuration management, and system orchestration.
  • Build UI-driven dashboards for monitoring, configuration, and lifecycle management of C2 virtual machine–based systems.
  • Create PowerShell automation modules to install, configure, and sustain applications across Windows Server and Linux environments.
  • Integrate WPF applications with cloud-hosted systems, including AWS EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, and related services.
  • Implement DoD cybersecurity controls within automation workflows and UI-driven tools.
  • Support cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and compliance validation.
  • Develop Infrastructure-as-Code and Configuration-as-Code artifacts using PowerShell DSC, Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
  • Document application architecture, automation workflows, and operational procedures for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborate with system administrators, developers, managers, and auditors to deliver Dashboard capabilities on schedule.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years of experience; OR
  • Master’s degree and seven (7) years of experience; OR
  • Equivalent combination of certifications and professional experience.

Required Experience

  • Eight-plus (8+) years of experience in software development, automation engineering, or C2 system sustainment.
  • Expert-level PowerShell development experience, including module design, advanced functions, remoting, and DSC.
  • Strong experience with WPF/XAML UI development, MVVM patterns, and Windows desktop application design.
  • Experience with Windows Server and Linux systems.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Command & Control (C2) systems.
  • Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity controls, STIGs, scans, and remediation.
  • Experience with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud services and cloud-hosted virtualized systems.
  • Familiarity with containerized applications and Kubernetes deployments.

Clearance & Certifications

  • Active Secret clearance (Top Secret eligible).
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD IAT Level II certification.

Company

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.


We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

About SAIC

Provides government and defense clients with technology and engineering services.