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# Computer Systems Engineer/Architect

- **Company:** GovCIO
- **Location:** Fort Bragg, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $137,500.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Linux, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Ansible, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Terraform
- **Published:** September 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2958771953-2

## About the Role

* Systems architecture design
 * Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
 * Linux/Windows administration
 * Networking (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls)
 * Cybersecurity and compliance (Fed
 * RAMP/FISMA)
 * Virtualization and containers
 * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible)
 * Monitoring and performance tuning
 * Scripting (Python/Power
 * Shell)
 * Systems integration and automation

## Description

GovCIO LLC seeks a Senior Computer Systems Engineer/Architect to design, integrate, and optimize secure enterprise and cloud systems for federal agencies. You'll lead architecture design, modernization, and migration initiatives, bridging on-prem and cloud platforms to support mission-critical programs. Responsibilities include system design, performance tuning, automation, security and compliance alignment, documentation, and technical leadership. You'll collaborate with cross-functional and government stakeholders, mentor engineers, and drive innovative, scalable solutions that improve citizen-facing services and mission outcomes.

Responsibilities

 * Design and document secure enterprise and cloud system architectures for federal customers
 * Lead modernization, migration, and integration of on-prem and cloud environments
 * Implement automation and Infrastructure as Code for deployment and configuration
 * Optimize system performance, scalability, reliability, and observability
 * Ensure systems meet federal security and compliance requirements
 * Collaborate with stakeholders to translate mission needs into technical solutions
 * Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on projects
 * Troubleshoot complex system issues and drive root-cause analysis


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