Remote Senior Systems Engineer - Cloud Data Pipeline (USCG)

GovCIO; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Corporate Discounts

Learning platform

Certification assistance

Referral bonus

Internal mobility

Pet insurance

Flexible work environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Cloud Data Pipeline (CDP) for the U.S. Coast Guard.

This remote role focuses on data ingestion, sharing, and enterprise data environment improvements using Confluent and Apache Kafka in USCG environments. As part of the Infrastructure Services Division, you will lead end-to-end implementation, routine maintenance, and sustainment activities, ensuring compliance with USCG standards while maintaining high availability and security.

Qualifications

• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• Proficient in Java, .NET, or Python
• Strong Linux system administration
• Experience with Confluent Kafka for data streaming
• RBAC admin via PUMP program
• Understanding of configuration management and system architecture

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of CDP in USCG cloud environments
• Ensure data ingestion/sharing between sources and CDP
• Maintain uptime and optimize CDP performance
• Provide technical oversight for sustainment and modernization
• Ensure compliance with USCG standards

Skills

DoD 8570

Java/.NET/Python

Linux admin

Confluent Kafka

RBAC (PUMP)

CM & architecture

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the Cloud Data Pipeline (CDP) for the U.S. Coast Guard.

This remote role focuses on data ingestion, sharing, and enterprise data environment improvements using Confluent and Apache Kafka in USCG environments. As part of the Infrastructure Services Division, you will lead end-to-end implementation, routine maintenance, and sustainment activities, ensuring compliance with USCG standards while maintaining high availability and security.