Journeyman Systems Engineer (GIS Engineer) - GovCIO
Govcio • United States
No Relocation
Posted: September 4, 2026
As a Mid-Level Geospatial Engineer, you will serve as a core technical resource for deploying centralized, secure, and reusable geospatial data services. You will support infrastructure optimization, cross-functional platform migrations, and governance frameworks. Key responsibilities include:
- Assists senior geospatial personnel in reviewing and validating vendor/contractor-developed geospatial deliverables such as web maps, spatial analyses, and geoprocessing tools.
- Supports efforts to translate mission requirements into basic technical specifications for GIS solutions and applications.
- Provides technical assistance to the program office, cybersecurity teams, and contractors in resolving routine issues related to geospatial software deployment.
- Contributes to tasks associated with integrating geospatial applications and services into modern DevSecOps environments.
- Helps develop and maintain migration documentation, onboarding checklists, and procedures under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Works with platform engineering teams to support the creation and maintenance of SOPs for deploying geospatial software.
- Assists in maintaining metadata standards, schema baselines, and data quality guidelines for geospatial datasets.
- Participates in the assessment of contractor-managed GIS environments to ensure compliance with performance and security requirements.
- Supports routine monitoring, reporting, and documentation activities related to geospatial systems, data pipelines, and platform bottlenecks.
- Contributes to reviews of proposed geospatial system architectures to determine alignment with established standards and requirements.
- Assists in preparing documentation and SOPs for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within geospatial data.
- Helps ensure that integrations with enterprise systems follow established architectural guardrails and DISA STIGs.
Required Skills & Experience
- DoD 8570 IAT DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP).
- Basic proficiency in Python programming.
- Foundational experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS Data Store or comparable GIS data management tools.
- Comprehensive operational understanding of system lifecycle management, infrastructure engineering, and configuration management baselines.
- Proficiency tracking engineering tasks and system configuration dependencies using enterprise tools (such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or ServiceNow).
- Contractors will be required to complete the USCG Privileged User Management Program Process (PUMP) to obtain a Role Based Access Control (RBAC) account; may necessitate both a .14 token and a .1c token.
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Exposure to Esri products such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, or ArcGIS Online.
- Basic understanding of the ArcGIS REST API.
- Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or federal maritime data initiatives.
- Familiarity with USCG Force Design 2028 goals, PEO C5I environments, or shared data governance systems.
- Understanding of containerization concepts (Docker, Kubernetes) and managing containerized workloads or analytical environments.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) or automation scripting (such as Bash or PowerShell) to manage data system infrastructure.
- Physical access to Coast Guard facilities is not required; all work can be done remotely.
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 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 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
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
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
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