--- title: Sr. Systems Engineer at GovCIO in Washington, DC description: GovCIO is hiring for the Sr. Systems Engineer role in Washington, DC. Pays $190K–$215K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/sr-systems-engineer-at-govcio-01a118a9-0574-73e2-83d7-67c5d32f02d6 date: 2026-10-08T00:15:45Z og_description: Join GovCIO as Sr. Systems Engineer in Washington, DC. Pays $190K–$215K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/fgjvs1.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** | Washington, DC | | **Salary** | $190K/yr - $215K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Description GovCIO is currently hiring a **Subject Matter Expert (SME) Systems Engineer** supporting the workforce, all working collaboratively across several efforts. The SME Systems Engineer provides technical support across the IT enterprise, spanning systems engineering, network engineering, and cybersecurity, and applies recent, hands-on experience in artificial intelligence, Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC), post-quantum cryptography, and data analytics to assess and modernize, secure, and harden the communications enterprise. The SME establishes technical direction, shapes architecture and engineering decisions with critical impact on mission delivery, and interfaces directly with senior leadership. This position will be located in the National Capital Region and will be fully onsite at customer site, within the United States. **Responsibilities** - Provide SME-level technical leadership on major systems, network, and cybersecurity engineering efforts, establishing goals, plans, and technical baselines that meet mission objectives. - Lead architecture and design of secure, resilient IT systems across multiple classification domains, including CSfC Capability Package-based solutions and integration of multiple Top Secret enclaves. - Develop and execute the enterprise migration approach to post-quantum cryptography in accordance with NSA CNSA 2.0 timelines, including cryptographic inventory, prioritization, and vendor engagement. - Identify, evaluate, and integrate artificial intelligence and data analytics capabilities that improve network operations, cyber defense, and decision support for the WHCA enterprise. - Retire legacy technical debt and introduce modern engineering practices that counter adversary cyber operations and enable defensive cyber operations. - Serve as the senior technical interface to GOVCIO and client engineering staff; present options, risks, and recommendations for decision. - Mentor senior and journeyman engineers; review designs, accreditation artifacts, and technical deliverables for quality and compliance. - Support RMF activities and security accreditation packages for systems under the SME's technical purview. **Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience:** - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline and 15+ years of progressive IT engineering experience. - **Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI** - Must successfully complete additional customer security eligibility, and/or compatibility determinations/requirements. - Demonstrate depth in at least three of: systems engineering, network engineering, cybersecurity engineering, and enterprise architecture. - Recent (within the last three years) hands-on experience in at least two of: CSfC solution design or Trusted Integrator work, post-quantum cryptography migration planning, applied artificial intelligence or machine learning, and enterprise data analytics. - Experience engineering systems in TS/SCI environments and across multiple classification domains. - DoD 8140 qualification at the Advanced proficiency level for DCWF work role 652 Security Architect [or 651 Enterprise Architect], and compliance with any DoD 8570 baseline cited in the task order or DD 254. - CISSP with ISSAP or ISSEP concentration, or an equivalent Advanced-level qualification listed on the current DoD 8140 Foundational Qualification Matrix for the coded work role. **Physical and Other Requirements** - On-site work located in the National Capital Region. - Must be a U.S. citizen. **Preferred Skills and Experience:** - Master's degree preferred. - Ability to communicate complex technical positions to senior military and civilian leadership. - INCOSE ESEP. - Cisco CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure or Security) or CCNP Security. - ISC2 CCSP, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert. - NSA CSfC Trusted Integrator experience or prior Trusted Integrator role. - Experience supporting Presidential, Special Access Program, or other high-consequence communications environments. #dl #nss #tlm #ar #jp #tmk #whc **Posted Salary Range** USD $190,000.00 - USD $215,000.00 /Yr. ## Skills - Cyber Security - DoD 8570 Certification - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional - Technical Support - Technical Leadership - Enterprise Architecture - Subject Matter Expertise - Cisco Certified Network Professional - Network Engineering - Systems Engineering - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - Planning - Technical Direction - Cisco - DoD 8140 (Cyberspace Workforce) - Solution Architecture - Prioritization - Artificial Intelligence - Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Microsoft Azure - Quality Compliance - Quantum Cryptography - Site Work - Microsoft Purview - Leadership - Top Secret Security Clearance - Computer Science - Solution Design - Data Analysis - DD Form 254 - Communication - Machine Learning - Journeyman Certification - Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (Ts/sci Clearance) - 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