Senior Systems Engineer – CDP

GovCIO

. Lead technical tasking and provide planning/execution support for deploying the Cloud Data Pipeline within USCG-designated cloud environments .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced programming and scripting skills in Java, .NET, or Python, alongside strong Linux system administration capabilities. Possesses expertise in configuration management, data ingestion, and compliance with USCG software standards.

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Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationJava, .NET, Or Python ProgrammingLinux Programming And System AdministrationConfluent Platform And Apache Kafka ExperienceSecret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Data IngestionData SharingConfiguration ManagementRequirements AnalysisSystem ArchitectureTechnical Engineering GuidancePerformance TuningCloud Data Pipeline ImplementationLifecycle ManagementUSCG Software Standards Compliance

Tools & Technologies

AWSMicrosoft AzureTerraformAnsibleDockerKubernetes

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationSecurity+ CECySA+CCNA-SecurityGICSPGSECCNDSSCP

Industry Keywords

USCGDepartment Of Homeland SecurityFederal Enterprise Cloud ArchitecturesInfrastructure-as-CodePrivileged User Management Program Process

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleApacheAWSAzureCloudDockerJavaKafkaKubernetesLinuxPythonTerraform.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical tasking and provide planning/execution support for deploying the Cloud Data Pipeline within USCG-designated cloud environments
Implement data ingestion and data sharing capabilities between designated source/recipient systems and the CDP
Ensure CDP implementation activities comply with USCG software implementation, configuration, and security standards
Plan and execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to ensure continuous CDP uptime
Maintain and tune data ingestion and data sharing capabilities between source/recipient networks and the CDP ecosystem
Validate maintenance work against USCG software maintenance, configuration, and operational standards
Provide technical oversight for long-term CDP sustainment and modernization
Manage complex administrative configurations and performance tuning to support data availability
Ensure sustainment, configuration management, and lifecycle management activities comply with established USCG software standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)
Must hold an active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification in good standing (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP)
Advanced, hands-on programming and scripting experience in Java, .NET, or Python
Strong background in Linux programming and system administration
Prior production-level experience with the Confluent platform and Apache Kafka knowledge for enterprise data streaming
Ability to complete the USCG Privileged User Management Program Process (PUMP) to obtain an RBAC administrative account requiring both a .14 token and a .1c token
Expert-level understanding of configuration management, requirements analysis, and system architecture concepts
Ability to author technical engineering guidance
Must have an active Secret clearance
Prior experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard or Department of Homeland Security IT programs preferred
Familiarity with federal enterprise cloud architectures (AWS or Microsoft Azure) and pipeline automation preferred
Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) preferred