--- title: Senior Systems Engineer at GovCIO in Alexandria, VA description: GovCIO is hiring for the Senior Systems Engineer role in Alexandria, VA. Pays $120K–$145K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-systems-engineer-at-govcio-01a0f154-ded0-7ca8-80e3-3c79d271ac59 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join GovCIO as Senior Systems Engineer in Alexandria, VA. Pays $120K–$145K per year. Hybrid role. Requires 9+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/5zjhxi.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [GovCIO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/govcio?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Alexandria, VA (Hybrid) | | **Salary** | $120K/yr - $145K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** GovCIO sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 1 H-1B petition (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for GovCIO. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $151,000 – $174,000 a year (median $154,000). ## Description 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. ## Skills - Network Security Group (Nsg) - ICT Infrastructure - Cisco Certified Network Associate - IBM Certified SOC Analyst - QRadar SIEM V7.4.3 Plus CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst - DoD IAT Level II Certification - Systems Engineering - Software Deployment - System Monitoring - Secret Security Clearance - ITIL - Logistics - System Configuration - US Coast Guard Certification - Network Infrastructure - Microsoft Project - Team Leadership - Field Testing - IT Infrastructure - Configuration Management - Presentation Skills - Quality Assurance Procedures - Cybersecurity Compliance - Infrastructure Management - Coordinating - Standard Operating Procedures (Sop) - Technical Documentation - System Upgrades - Network Monitoring - Communication - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (Mcsa) - Virtualization - CompTIA Security+ ## Related - [More jobs at GovCIO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/govcio?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Systems Engineering jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/systems-engineering?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Systems Engineer jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/engineering/systems-engineering/systems-engineer?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99852 jobs - [Alexandria, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/alexandria?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3148 jobs - [GovCIO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/govcio?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 242 jobs ## Related pages - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99852 jobs - [Alexandria, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/alexandria?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3148 jobs - [GovCIO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/govcio?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 242 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)