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Journeyman Systems Engineer

• Posted 1 day ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

USD $94,000.00 - 120,000.00 per year

GovCIO

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Skills

Optimization
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Data Science
Geospatial Analysis
Geographic Information System
Data Integration
Communication
Access Control
Workflow
STIG
Collaboration
Documentation
Standard Operating Procedure
DoD
Security+
Customer Engagement
Cisco Certifications
Systems Engineering
Enterprise Software
Big Data
Extract
Transform
Load
ELT
API
Lifecycle Management
Configuration Management
JIRA
DevOps
ServiceNow
Virtualization
Operating Systems
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Cloud Storage
Network
Security Clearance
Data Governance
Linux+
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Database
Data Engineering
Docker
Kubernetes
Analytical Skill
Scripting
Python
Bash
Windows PowerShell
Management
DICE

Summary

GovCIO is seeking a Journeyman Systems Engineer to support a critical government computer system for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Data & AI Integration Team. This role is primarily responsible for building, sustaining, and configuring shared data platforms, geospatial services, and API frameworks within the Data & AI Governance framework. This position will be located in Kearneysville, WV, and will be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

As a Journeyman Systems Engineer, you will serve as a core technical resource for deploying centralized, secure, and reusable data services that empower Product Teams to build interoperable applications. You will support infrastructure optimization to accelerate modernization and reduce technical debt. Key responsibilities include:

Build, sustain, and optimize shared data platforms, infrastructure baselines, and analytical environments to support AI/ML and data science tools.
Configure and manage enterprise API frameworks and geospatial services (GIS) to enable seamless data integration and communication across domains.
Implement and maintain robust infrastructure data pipelines and automated workflows to transform raw data into operational intelligence.
Enforce data governance protocols, system access controls, and infrastructure-level security requirements across all analytical services.
Troubleshoot, isolate, and resolve system failures, platform bottlenecks, and configuration anomalies within the shared data infrastructure.
Ensure all deployed data platforms and automated workflows strictly comply with federal security standards, government baselines, and DISA STIGs.
Collaborate with development teams, product owners, and data scientists to ensure infrastructure remains scalable, secure, and data-driven.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system architectures, platform configurations, and operational standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

High School with 6 - 9 years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills & Experience

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security).
Systems engineering experience focused on database infrastructure, data platforms, or enterprise software systems.
Proven experience implementing or maintaining big data systems, automated ETL/ELT pipelines, or enterprise API connections.
Comprehensive operational understanding of system lifecycle management, infrastructure engineering, and configuration management baselines.
Strong experience diagnosing platform performance issues, fine-tuning system configurations, and maintaining technical baselines.
Proficiency tracking engineering tasks and system configuration dependencies using enterprise tools (such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or ServiceNow).
Strong foundational understanding of diverse IT domains including enterprise virtualization, operating systems (Linux/Windows), cloud storage, and network boundaries.

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Skills & Experience

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.
Relevant technical certifications preferred (e.g., CompTIA Linux+, AWS/Azure Administrator Associate, or entry-level Database/Data Engineering credentials).
Understanding of containerization concepts (Docker, Kubernetes) and managing containerized workloads or analytical environments.
Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) or automation scripting (such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to manage data system infrastructure.

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Posted Salary Range

USD $94,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /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: 8386
Posted 1 day 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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