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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** GovCIO
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Decision Support Systems, DevOps, Network Planning and Design, Zero Trust Network Access, Computer Network Operations, Technical Debt, Data Analytics, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3011494952-2

## About the Role

* Systems engineering
 * Network architecture and design
 * Cybersecurity engineering
 * Enterprise architecture
 * Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSf
 * C)
 * Post-quantum cryptography (PQC)
 * Artificial intelligence and machine learning
 * Data analytics for cyber/network operations
 * Risk Management Framework (RMF)
 * Security architecture and zero-trust design

## Description

The Senior Systems Engineer - Cybersecurity & CSfC Architecture leads design and modernization of secure, resilient enterprise IT for classified federal environments. This role provides subject-matter expertise across systems, network, and cybersecurity engineering; defines technical direction; architects CSfC and multi-domain solutions; plans post-quantum cryptography migration; and applies AI/data analytics to improve network operations and cyber defense. The position is fully on-site in a TS/SCI environment., * Provide SME-level leadership for systems, network, and cybersecurity engineering efforts to meet mission objectives across the enterprise.

 * Architect and design secure, resilient multi-domain IT solutions, including CSf
 * C-based capabilities and integration of multiple Top Secret enclaves.
 * Plan and lead migration to post-quantum cryptography in line with NSA CNSA 2.0, including crypto inventory, prioritization, and vendor coordination.
 * Evaluate and integrate AI and data analytics to enhance network operations, cyber defense, and decision support for high-consequence environments.
 * Retire legacy technical debt and implement modern engineering practices that strengthen defensive cyber operations.
 * Serve as senior technical interface to internal and client engineering leadership, presenting options, risks, and technical recommendations.
 * Mentor senior and mid-level engineers; review architectures, accreditation artifacts, and technical deliverables for quality and compliance.
 * Support RMF security activities and accreditation packages for systems under the engineer's technical purview.