Systems Engineer

GovCIO is currently hiring a Systems Engineer for our Zero Trust integration effort with the US Air Force. This position will be located in Hampton, VA and will be a full-time on-site position.

The Systems Engineers role is designing, managing, and optimizing complex enterprise systems ensuring their efficiency and reliability across the intelligence community (IC) in support of the United States Air Force Headquarters Air Combat Command (HQ ACC/A2). The Systems Engineer will need to have experience with ICAM (Identity, Credential, and Access Management) that involves securing digital access by managing user identities, credentials (passwords, biometrics, PIV cards), and permissions, focusing on provisioning/deprovisioning, policy enforcement, Zero Trust principles, and ensuring compliance for critical systems. Duties include managing identity lifecycle , access requests , MFA , RBAC , auditing access , and troubleshooting security issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement Zero Trust architectures across enterprise environments (on-prem, cloud, hybrid).
• Develop identity-centric, least-privilege access models leveraging Zero Trust principles.
• Create detailed technical designs, diagrams, and system integration plans for authentication, authorization, and network segmentation.
• Evaluate and recommend Zero Trust technologies (e.g., ZTNA, SDP, IAM, PAM, micro segmentation, SASE).
• Engineer and maintain solutions for multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), and federated identity services.
• Implement continuous authentication and risk-based access controls.
• Integrate identity services with applications, APIs, and endpoints.
• Ensure proper enforcement of least privilege, including policy design and periodic access reviews.
• Implement micro segmentation (host-based or network-based) for sensitive workloads.
• Configure and maintain software-defined perimeter (SDP) or Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.
• Integrate systems with SIEM, SOAR, XDR, and behavior analytics tools to provide continuous monitoring.
• Maintain high-availability and performance of Zero Trust platforms.
• Implement robust logging, auditing, and telemetry pipelines to support decision engines

High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI
• DoD 8140 Level II (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, etc)
• Requirements engineering (writing, analyzing, validating)
• Systems architecture and design
• Interface definition and control
• System modeling and simulation
• System integration & testing
• Lifecycle management (V-model, waterfall, agile, MBSE)
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles
• Requirements & architecture competency
• Integration & test experience
• Policy and compliance
• System integration
• Stakeholder collaboration

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with the Air Force Intelligence Community
• Experience with DoD NIPR, SIPR and JWICS Networks
• Experience with Zero Trust Fundamentals
• Understanding of Identity Lifecyle Management, provisioning and deprovisioning, credential management & access control
• Monitor and incident response

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GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, heres what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an at-will position and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.