Senior Systems Engineer (NSGS) - GovCIO
Govcio • United States
No Relocation
Posted: September 21, 2026
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the operational readiness, maintenance, and optimization of complex systems within the NSGS team. You will coordinate closely with cross-functional engineering groups and deliver hands-on technical solutions both locally and at remote sites. Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate directly with the NSGS team to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize infrastructure to support smooth daily operations.
- Travel to remote operational locations to conduct system engineering assessments, install hardware upgrades, and perform hands-on troubleshooting.
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical system and network performance bottlenecks to ensure maximum operational availability.
- Collaborate with technical leads, field technicians, and stakeholders to coordinate infrastructure upgrades and system modifications.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system configuration records.
- Quality-check system modifications and change requests to ensure alignment with rigorous security and performance standards.
- Provide engineering support for technical acquisition packages, evaluating equipment capabilities and deployment requirements.
- Mentor mid-level and junior team members, sharing engineering best practices to enhance overall team operational performance.
Required Skills and Experience
- Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+).
- Proven experience serving as a Senior Systems Engineer on large-scale federal IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, or military network programs.
- Direct systems engineering experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining complex enterprise or tactical hardware environments.
- Willingness and ability to travel to remote operational sites to perform hardware integration, system troubleshooting, and field testing.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience drafting technical documentation and presenting status briefings to team leadership.
- Proficiency in systems monitoring tools, Microsoft Project, and integrated deployment tracking applications.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Direct experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard missions, specifically working with NSGS, C5I, or similar technical directorates.
- Technical certifications (e.g., CCNA, MCSA, or ITIL) are a strong plus.
- Familiarity with secure network infrastructure, virtualization technologies, or storage area networks (SAN).
- Experience coordinating field logistics, equipment shipping, and site readiness preparations for remote hardware deployments.
- Understanding of federal cybersecurity compliance standards and configuration management best practices.
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