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GovCIO is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support mission-critical IT programs for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This position will serve as a key technical resource, working directly with the NSGS team to assist with daily operations and infrastructure management. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA as a hybrid position, with the requirement to travel to remote locations to provide engineering support. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience) 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. Clearance Level: Must have an active Secret clearance 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. #USCG #jp Posted Salary Range USD $120,000.00 - USD $145,000.00 /Yr.