Junior Systems Engineer

Govcio LLC • Kearneysville, WV

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Junior Systems Engineer to support the Cloud Data Pipeline (CDP) and engineering services across U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). This position will be located in Kearneysville, WV and will be a hybrid position.

Requirements

• High School diploma with 3 - 6 years of commensurate experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, etc.) active and in good standing.
• Experience or foundational programming knowledge in Java, .NET, or Python.
• Basic, junior-level understanding of system engineering processes, requirements analysis, configuration management, and systems architecture concepts.
• Ability to complete the USCG Privileged User Management Program Process (PUMP) to obtain a Role Based Access Control (RBAC) administrative account requiring both a .14 token and a .1c token.
• Ability to document technical procedures, follow engineering guidance, and collaborate in team-based technical discussions.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical enterprise data environment.
• Active Secret Clearance Required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs.
• Prior hands-on exposure, training, or knowledge of the Confluent platform and Apache Kafka ecosystems.
• Familiarity with enterprise data systems, cloud architectures, or IT modernization initiatives within a federal environment.
• Exposure to Infrastructure‑as‑Code, pipeline automation, or low‑code platforms.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous technical growth in junior-level systems and data engineering.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level tasking and technical support for planning and executing the implementation of CDP within USCG‑designated environments.
• Support the implementation, routine maintenance, and basic sustainment of data ingestion and data sharing capabilities between designated source/recipient systems and the CDP.
• Assist in utilizing the Confluent platform and Apache Kafka to reduce information silos, consolidate data, and ensure data is accessible across the USCG.
• Perform foundational tasking and provide troubleshooting support for planning and executing scheduled maintenance of the CDP platform.
• Complete basic administrative tasking and system configurations to support the long-term sustainment of CDP within USCG-designated environments.
• Support data integrity and accessibility goals to ensure enterprise data remains discoverable, resilient, and usable.
• Follow engineering workflows to ensure all CDP implementation and maintenance activities comply with USCG software implementation, configuration, operational, and security standards.
• Follow engineering checklists to ensure all CDP sustainment activities comply with USCG software sustainment, configuration management, and lifecycle management standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED