Senior Systems Engineer

Kearneysville, West Virginia

Secret

Hybrid schedule

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support a critical government computer system for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Software Yard - Capability Development Branch. This role is primarily responsible for providing engineering leadership, establishing consistent technical approaches, and driving application modernization and technical debt reduction strategies across assigned technology platforms. This position will be located in Kearneysville, WV, and will be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will serve as a primary technical leader for enforcing architectural coherence, enterprise standards, and long-term sustainability across platform-aligned Product Teams. Working within a vendor-heavy environment, you will translate complex mission needs into scalable, secure, and continuously delivered capabilities. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and enforce consistent engineering approaches and technical standards across multiple Product Teams developing applications on assigned platforms.

• Drive technical modernization initiatives, including application refactoring, code modernization, and comprehensive technical debt reduction.

• Oversee continuous software delivery pipelines and lead disciplined release train management activities aligned with enterprise requirements.

• Architect and execute complex performance tuning, scalability enhancements, and deep root-cause analysis for system and software failures.

• Ensure all engineered capabilities and automated deployment frameworks strictly comply with federal security standards, government baselines, and DISA STIGs.

• Embed technical continuity within the Capability Development branch, preventing the accumulation of brittle, siloed systems that increase cybersecurity risk.

• Collaborate closely with government leadership, Product Owners, and external vendors to shape and prioritize product backlogs based on technical and mission demands.

• Create, review, and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation, reference architectures, configuration baselines, and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills & Experience

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security).

• Senior-level systems engineering experience leading software system modernization, infrastructure engineering, or enterprise platform management.

• Proven experience design-leading application refactoring, systemic bug mitigation, and technical debt extraction within complex environments.

• Comprehensive operational understanding of modern software delivery architectures, automated CI/CD pipelines, and disciplined release train management.

• Strong experience engineering solutions that mitigate cybersecurity risks and enforce architectural coherence across multiple technology domains.

• Proficiency steering engineering tasks and managing technical baselines within enterprise tools (such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or ServiceNow).

• Strong foundational understanding of diverse IT domains including enterprise virtualization, software-defined infrastructure, network boundaries, and enterprise storage.

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard, Software Yard, or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs.

• Deep familiarity with PEO C5I enterprise strategies, configuration management controls, and continuous software authorization boundaries.

• Relevant enterprise-level certifications highly preferred (e.g., AWS/Azure Certified Solutions Architect, VMware VCP/VVC, or Red Hat Certified Engineer).

• Advanced understanding of container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Tanzu, OpenShift) and automating containerized software workloads.

• Experience leading engineering teams or serving as a primary technical liaison in a high-density, multi-vendor environment.

#USCG #DICE

Posted Salary Range

USD $106,000.00 - USD $136,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.