Systems Engineer

Washington, D.C., Washington, DC Top Secret w/ SCI On-site only Information Technology Overview GovCIO is currently hiring a Systems Engineer for our Zero Trust integration effort with the US Air Force. This position will be located at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and will be a full-time on-site position supporting Headquarters Air Force A2. Responsibilities Design and implement Zero Trust architectures across enterprise environments (on-prem, cloud, hybrid). Develop identity-centric, least-privilege access models leveraging Zero Trust principles. Create detailed technical designs, diagrams, and system integration plans for authentication, authorization, and network segmentation. Evaluate and recommend Zero Trust technologies (e.g., ZTNA, SDP, IAM, PAM, micro segmentation, SASE). Engineer and maintain solutions for multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and federated identity services. Implement continuous authentication and risk-based access controls. Integrate identity services with applications, APIs, and endpoints. Ensure proper enforcement of least privilege, including policy design and periodic access reviews. Implement micro segmentation (host-based or network-based) for sensitive workloads. Configure and maintain software-defined perimeter (SDP) or Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions. Integrate systems with SIEM, SOAR, XDR, and behavior analytics tools to provide continuous monitoring. Maintain high-availability and performance of Zero Trust platforms. Implement robust logging, auditing, and telemetry pipelines to support decision engines. Qualifications High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience) Required Skills and Experience Clearance Required: TS/SCI 6-9 years’ experience performing the following: DoD 8140 Level II (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, etc) Requirements engineering (writing, analyzing, validating) Systems architecture and design Interface definition and control System modeling and simulation System integration & testing Lifecycle management (V-model, waterfall, agile, MBSE) Knowledge of systems engineering principles Requirements & architecture competency Integration & test experience Preferred Skills and Experience Experience with the Air Force Intelligence Community Experience with DoD NIPR, SIPR and JWICS Networks Experience with Zero Trust Fundamentals Posted Salary Range USD $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 /Yr. Employee Perks 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 Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Compensation 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr GovCIO