Senior CDS Systems Dev Engineer — Secure Cross‑Domain

Google Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Reston in Virginia is seeking a Senior Systems Development Engineer for the CDS team in Google Public Sector. The role focuses on managing CDS services at scale, automating toil, and building tools to improve observability.

A mid-level engineer with strong Linux/Unix, scripting, and security clearance is required. The position emphasizes collaboration with government customers, security compliance, and cross-domain solution design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with technical infrastructure (deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting).
• 5 years of experience in Linux/Unix.
• 5 years of experience in scripting or automation using Python, Shell or Go.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support for CDS systems, including troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Design, implement, and maintain CDS architectures with secure cross-domain communication.
• Work with security assessment teams to ensure systems meet required certifications.
• Engage with government agencies and partners to identify requirements and deliver solutions.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Python/Shell/Go

Problem solving

Mentoring

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

SaltStack

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Google Reston in Virginia is seeking a Senior Systems Development Engineer for the CDS team in Google Public Sector. The role focuses on managing CDS services at scale, automating toil, and building tools to improve observability.

A mid-level engineer with strong Linux/Unix, scripting, and security clearance is required. The position emphasizes collaboration with government customers, security compliance, and cross-domain solution design.