Senior CDS Systems Engineer - Cross-Domain Security

Google; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 163,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Public Sector is seeking a Senior Systems Development Engineer to join the CDS team in Reston, VA. You will design, implement, and operate cross-domain solutions at scale, ensuring security, compliance, and reliable performance.

Mid-level engineers with TS/SCI clearance and 5+ years of Linux/Unix and scripting experience will help automate infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with government partners to deliver secure, mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with technical infrastructure (deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting).
• 5 years of experience in Linux or 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 Cross Domain Solution (CDS) systems, including troubleshooting, performance optimization, and patch management.
• Collaborate with security and operations teams to address vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Design, implement, and maintain CDS architectures, ensuring compliance with government and industry security standards.
• Develop and integrate hardware and software components to enable secure cross-domain communication.
• Work with security assessment teams to ensure systems meet required security certifications and accreditation.
• Conduct testing and validation of CDS systems to verify functionality, security, and reliability.
• Engage with stakeholders including government agencies and industry partners to identify requirements and deliver solutions.
• Investigate emerging technologies and assess their applicability to cross-domain solutions.
• Document designs, configurations, and processes to ensure system maintainability and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Scripting

System administration

Observability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ansible

Job description

Google Public Sector is seeking a Senior Systems Development Engineer to join the CDS team in Reston, VA. You will design, implement, and operate cross-domain solutions at scale, ensuring security, compliance, and reliable performance.

Mid-level engineers with TS/SCI clearance and 5+ years of Linux/Unix and scripting experience will help automate infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with government partners to deliver secure, mission-critical systems.