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SME Systems Engineer

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Full Time

USD $135,000.00 - 172,000.00 per year

GovCIO

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Skills

Recruiting
Bridging
Infrastructure Architecture
Systems Design
System Integration
Legacy Systems
Scripting
Scalability
DevSecOps
Workflow
Data Integration
Data Management
Root Cause Analysis
Performance Tuning
System Migration
Software Engineering
Technical Writing
Software Architecture
DoD
Security+
Customer Engagement
Programming Languages
Python
Java
C++
Software Development
IaaS
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Docker
Kubernetes
Configuration Management
Security Clearance
Software Modernization
Management
Data Governance
Meta-data Management
RESTful
Database
SQL
NoSQL
Agile
Scrum
Microservices
Automated Testing

Summary

GovCIO is currently hiring a highly experienced SME Systems Engineer to support critical systems modernization and software integration activities for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This hybrid technical role focuses on designing, developing, and engineering complex enterprise architectures, bridging the gap between infrastructure design and custom software development. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA,and will be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

The SME Systems Engineer will serve as the core technical authority for enterprise systems design and software integration. Core responsibilities include:

Lead the comprehensive engineering, technical planning, and execution of modernizing legacy software systems into scalable enterprise architectures.
Architect, write, and optimize custom software solutions, APIs, and integration scripts to connect disparate mission-critical systems.
Analyze and address all system scalability, processing bottlenecks, software dependencies, and deployment implications across hybrid environments.
Configure, optimize, and manage modern DevSecOps pipelines, containerized environments, and cloud infrastructure platforms.
Design and implement robust automated workflows and data integration pipelines to streamline data governance tracking.
Develop custom software models and interface APIs required for seamless integration into enterprise data management tools.
Conduct technical root cause analysis, code reviews, and performance tuning on active software deployments and system nodes.
Proactively identify architectural risks during systems migration and develop targeted software engineering workarounds.
Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, low-level designs (LLDs), and software architecture diagrams.

Qualifications

High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills & Experience

Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, or software development equivalent).
Deep technical proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, or Go) and full-stack software development frameworks.
Hands-on engineering experience designing, deploying, and troubleshooting large-scale enterprise systems and cloud infrastructure.
Proven experience managing automated CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and configuration management tools.

Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance

Preferred Skills & Experience

Prior experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) software modernization programs.
Direct experience utilizing or developing custom integrations and data connectors for the Collibra data governance platform.
Familiarity with metadata schemas, RESTful APIs, and database structures (SQL/NoSQL) required to map enterprise data.
Advanced knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies, microservices architecture, and automated software testing frameworks.

Posted Salary Range

USD $135,000.00 - USD $172,000.00 /Yr.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10443217
Position Id: 8171
Posted 3 hours ago

Company Info

About GovCIO

GovCIO is a rapidly growing provider of advanced technology solutions and digital services for the federal government. Combining our extensive federal experience with the latest innovations in IT and disruptive approaches, our experts develop comprehensive solutions to meet the most pressing demands of today’s government agencies. From the U.S. military to Health and Human Services, we have an impressive track record of helping our customers optimize how they operate.

We’re transforming government IT, empowering our federal customers to meet the challenges of today while building the government of tomorrow.

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