updated 16 days ago
Senior Systems Engineer (CDP)
120 000 - 145 000$
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TL;DR
Senior Systems Engineer (CDP) (Confluent/Apache Kafka): Building and sustaining a Cloud Data Pipeline for U.S. Coast Guard data ingestion and sharing with an accent on enterprise streaming, Linux systems administration, security compliance, and lifecycle engineering. Focus on deploying and maintaining resilient data pipelines, configuring and tuning complex systems, and integrating source and recipient systems across designated cloud environments.
Location: US-Remote
Salary: $120,000–$145,000 annually
Company
delivers IT services and technology solutions that support government agencies and improve public-sector operations.
What you will do
- Lead planning and deployment of the Cloud Data Pipeline in U.S. Coast Guard-designated cloud environments.
- Implement and maintain data ingestion and data-sharing capabilities between source systems, recipient systems, and the CDP.
- Plan scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to preserve pipeline availability and operational readiness.
- Provide technical oversight for long-term sustainment, modernization, configuration management, and performance tuning.
- Ensure implementation, maintenance, security, and lifecycle activities follow U.S. Coast Guard standards.
Requirements
- Senior-level experience supported by a high school diploma and 9+ years of experience, or equivalent experience.
- Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification in good standing, such as Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP.
- Advanced hands-on programming and scripting experience in Java, .NET, or Python.
- Strong Linux programming and system administration experience.
- Production experience with the Confluent platform and knowledge of Apache Kafka for enterprise data streaming.
- Active Secret clearance required. Must also complete the U.S. Coast Guard Privileged User Management Program process to obtain an RBAC administrative account.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard or Department of Homeland Security IT programs.
- Familiarity with federal enterprise cloud architectures, AWS or Microsoft Azure, and pipeline automation.
- Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Docker, or Kubernetes.
Culture & Benefits
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Employee Assistance Program and corporate discounts.
- Learning and development platform with certification preparation content.
- Training, education, and certification assistance for full-time employees.
- Referral bonus, internal mobility program, and pet insurance.
Hiring process
- Virtual video interview with the hiring manager and/or team; camera must be on and a valid photo ID is required.
- Enhanced biometric identity verification and background screening, including criminal history, education, and employment verification.
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