GovCIO LLC

Lead Zero Trust strategy and hands-on network security engineering across identity, devices, network, cloud, and security platforms. Define technical standards, integration requirements, and roadmap priorities; coordinate cross-functional design and implementation; and ensure capabilities are tested, documented, operationally ready, and transitioned to production. Provide network, firewall, wireless, and access-control engineering support in Washington, DC. Responsibilities Define Zero Trust technical strategy, policy intent, standards, control objectives, architecture requirements, and roadmap priorities. Engineer, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize Cisco routing, switching, and LAN/WAN services. Define and implement Zero Trust integrations for Palo Alto firewalls, Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Aruba wireless, and Clear Pass NAC. Coordinate Zero Trust requirements and dependencies across network, cloud, identity, endpoint, service desk, security operations, and engineering teams. Lead architecture reviews, identify risks and gaps, and ensure solutions are tested, documented, operationally ready, and transitioned into production. Coordinate technical response to access-control incidents and ensure network and Zero Trust changes follow Service Now ERB/CCB processes. Required Skills Zero Trust architecture Network engineering Cisco routing and switching LAN/WAN services Palo Alto firewall engineering Zscaler ZIA/ZPAAruba wireless Clear Pass NACIdentity-aware access control Network segmentation

GovCIO LLC seeks an AJOC Classified Support Engineer to deliver secure, reliable IT support for mission-critical federal environments. In this role, you will troubleshoot incidents, manage classified systems, and maintain adherence to security and compliance standards. You'll resolve tickets, escalate complex issues, and collaborate with engineers to improve system performance and reliability. Drawing on your experience with Windows/Linux, networks, and cybersecurity practices, you'll help modernize government IT while working in a fast-paced, mission-driven, and highly collaborative culture focused on innovation and work-life balance. Responsibilities Provide classified IT and service desk support to federal users, resolving incidents and service requests within SLAs. Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and Linux systems in secure environments. Support classified networks, accounts, and access controls, including Active Directory and related services. Ensure compliance with federal security policies, STIGs, and change management processes. Document troubleshooting steps, configurations, and standard operating procedures. Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity, and program teams to improve reliability and security posture. Assist with deployments, patching, and upgrades across classified systems and applications. Participate in on-call or shift coverage for 24x7 mission operations as needed. Required Skills Windows and Linux administration Classified network support (SIPR/JWICS or similar) Service desk and ticketing tools (e.g., Service Now, Jira) Incident troubleshooting and root-cause analysis Active Directory and Group Policy Network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN) Security hardening and STIG implementation Scripting or automation (Power Shell, Bash) Technical documentation Customer and stakeholder communication

GovCIO is seeking a CSOC Classified Support Engineer to support federal cyber defense missions. In this role, you will monitor classified networks, analyze security alerts, investigate potential intrusions, and coordinate rapid incident response within a 24x7 Cyber Security Operations Center. You'll tune SIEM and security tools, create playbooks, document findings, and collaborate with engineers and analysts to strengthen defenses. Working in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment, you'll leverage modern security technologies while growing your skills through training, mentorship, and impactful national security projects. Responsibilities Monitor classified networks and systems for security events and anomalies in a 24x7 CSOC environment. Analyze and triage security alerts, identifying true positives and prioritizing incidents by impact and risk. Execute incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery, following established playbooks. Configure, tune, and maintain SIEM and related security tools to improve detection quality and reduce noise. Conduct threat hunting and log analysis to identify indicators of compromise and emerging attack patterns. Collaborate with system and network engineers to remediate vulnerabilities and strengthen security controls. Develop and maintain security documentation, incident reports, and standard operating procedures. Support compliance with federal security policies and standards for classified environments. Participate in on-call rotations and shift work as needed to support 24x7 operations. Engage in continuous learning, training, and knowledge sharing to stay current on cyber threats and defense techniques. Required Skills Security operations monitoring SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) Intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) Incident response and containment Threat hunting and analysis Network security and TCP/IPEndpoint detection and response (EDR) Vulnerability management Log analysis and correlation Security documentation and reporting

GovCIO LLC seeks a DRSN Engineer/Administrator to design, secure, and sustain Defense Red Switch Network capabilities for federal customers. You will configure and manage classified voice and data services, implement DoD cybersecurity controls, troubleshoot complex network and interoperability issues, and ensure high availability for mission-critical communications. Working in a mission-driven, collaborative environment, you'll leverage modern tools, contribute to large-scale federal IT modernization, and grow through training and mentorship while supporting sensitive national programs. Responsibilities Engineer, configure, and administer DRSN infrastructure and related secure voice services Maintain high availability and performance for mission-critical classified communications Implement and audit Do D cybersecurity controls, STIGs, and RMF requirements Troubleshoot complex network, routing, and interoperability issues across Do D networks Monitor, analyze, and optimize network and system performance using modern tools Manage configuration, patching, and change control for DRSN components Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and SOPs Collaborate with government stakeholders, security teams, and vendors on solutions Support incident response and after-hours/on-call activities as required Contribute to continuous improvement, automation, and modernization initiatives Required Skills DRSN engineering and administration Secure network design (LAN/WAN, VPN) Do D STIGs and RMF compliance Firewall and intrusion prevention systems Linux and/or Windows server administration Vo IP and secure voice technologies Network monitoring and performance tuning Scripting/automation (Power Shell, Bash, or Python) Configuration and change management Documentation and technical writing

GovCIO LLC seeks a Senior AJOC Support Engineer to provide mission-critical support for federal IT operations. In this role, you will monitor and maintain AJOC environments, manage incidents and outages, and ensure high availability, security, and performance of government systems. You'll troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues, implement runbooks and automation, and collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity, and program teams. Working in a mission-driven, fast-paced environment, you'll help modernize federal IT while mentoring junior staff and continuously improving tools and processes. Responsibilities Monitor and support AJOC environments to ensure availability, performance, and security for federal customers. Respond to, triage, and resolve incidents, outages, and service requests within defined SLAs. Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, application, and network issues across Linux/Windows and cloud environments. Develop, maintain, and improve runbooks, standard operating procedures, and documentation. Implement automation and monitoring improvements to enhance reliability and reduce manual effort. Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and program teams on root cause analysis and long-term fixes. Support compliance with federal security policies and change management processes. Mentor junior support engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Required Skills AJOC operations support Incident and problem management Linux/Windows server administration Network monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Solar Winds) Scripting/automation (Python, Power Shell, or Bash) Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Gov Cloud) ITIL-based service management Security and compliance in federal environments Root cause analysis and troubleshooting Technical documentation and runbook creation

Support a 24/7 U.S. Coast Guard IT operations center by maintaining Windows and Linux servers, enterprise applications, and virtualization platforms. Monitor system health, manage accounts and access controls, troubleshoot issues, follow security protocols, and automate routine tasks. The position is primarily onsite in the Kearneysville, WV area and requires an active Secret clearance and current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification. Responsibilities Assist with maintaining Windows and Linux servers, operating systems, and enterprise applications. Support VMware and Hyper-V virtualization environments. Help administer Active Directory, Group Policy, and user access controls. Monitor system health, performance, and security events using tools such as Solar Winds. Troubleshoot server, operating system, and application issues, escalating complex problems. Automate routine operational tasks with Power Shell and Bash. Required Skills Windows Server administration Linux server administration Enterprise application maintenance VMware Hyper-VActive Directory Group Policy Solar Winds monitoring Power Shell Bash

GovCIO LLC seeks a Data & AI Governance Specialist to drive secure, compliant, and high quality data use across federal IT programs. In this mission driven, collaborative environment, you'll design and implement governance frameworks covering data classification, metadata, quality, lineage, and responsible AI. You'll partner with cybersecurity, cloud, and analytics teams to align with federal regulations, establish stewardship and approval workflows, and deploy tools such as data catalogs, lineage, and quality platforms. You'll measure governance effectiveness, lead audits, and train teams to ensure robust, ethical data and AI practices. Responsibilities Define and maintain data and AI governance policies, standards, and controls for federal IT programs Establish data classification, metadata, lineage, and quality frameworks across systems Partner with security and compliance teams to align with federal regulations and cybersecurity requirements Implement governance processes for AI/ML model lifecycle, monitoring, and risk management Lead governance tools implementation (catalog, lineage, quality, MDM) and integrate with cloud platforms Advise project teams on data access, sharing, retention, and responsible AI usage Develop KPIs and dashboards to measure data quality, compliance, and governance effectiveness Conduct governance reviews, audits, and remediation plans for high risk systems Facilitate data stewardship councils and working groups across business and IT stakeholders Document governance processes and deliver training to project teams and stakeholders Required Skills Data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA, DCAM) AI/ML governance and model risk management Data catalog and metadata management tools Data quality management and profiling Data lineage and impact analysis Cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) SQL and data modeling concepts Information security and privacy regulations (e.g., Fed RAMP, FISMA) Master data and reference data management Governance metrics, KPIs, and dashboarding

GovCIO seeks a Software Engineer SME to help convert mission applications to containerized architectures and prepare them for secure, compliant deployment. You will develop and maintain software, integrate container and CI/CD tooling, support secure credentials and service discovery, and guide developers across languages and environments. This hybrid role is based in Quantico, Virginia, with on-site work expected initially. Responsibilities Develop and modify applications using compiled and interpreted programming languages. Convert existing mission applications to containerized architectures and prepare them for compliant deployment environments. Create and maintain container configuration and infrastructure-as-code components such as Dockerfiles. Integrate applications with source control, CI/CD pipelines, service mesh, and service discovery tools. Implement secure application credential management and support diverse hosting environments. Review code, maintain documentation, and provide technical guidance to mission application developers. Required Skills Secure software development Full-stack application development Relational database development No SQL database development Containerization Dockerfile configuration Infrastructure as code Git Hub Git Lab CI/CD integration

Provide expert guidance and targeted assistance migrating NCIS mission applications to a secure software development toolchain. Apply secure coding and DevSecOps practices, artifact management, and code-quality controls to support compliance with Department of the Navy CIO policies. The role is hybrid in Quantico, Virginia, with full-time onsite work expected during the first few months. Responsibilities Build, code, maintain, and modify software applications and modules. Guide migration of mission applications to a secure software development toolchain. Apply secure coding practices, including code quality, Zero Trust, SBOM, and secure dependency management. Manage software artifacts using tools such as Nexus, Artifactory, and Nu Get. Use SAST/DAST and code-quality platforms to support secure development compliance. Review code and prepare program, operations, and user documentation. Required Skills Secure software development Sec Dev Ops Full-stack application development Relational database development No SQL database development Secure coding practices Software bill of materials (SBOM) Secure dependency management Artifact management tools SAST/DAST code-quality platforms

GovCIO seeks a Senior Network/Systems Engineer to sustain and maintain NCIS enterprise systems and defensive cybersecurity posture. You will design, install, integrate, test and tune network and system components, develop requirements and procedures, and support customer needs. This position is onsite in Quantico, Virginia. Responsibilities Develop network and system requirements from customer needs, planning and design inputs. Design network and system interfaces and integrate components into functioning systems. Plan, coordinate and install network equipment, hardware, systems and software. Create network services, equipment and devices and document system design concepts. Monitor system performance and implement tuning measures. Develop verification and acceptance test procedures and participate in testing to validate requirements. Required Skills Network engineering Systems engineering Network and system requirements development Network design and integration Network installation System performance monitoring and tuning Requirements verification and acceptance testing Share Point Active Directory Cisco ISECisco DNA Center Microsoft Visio

Build, maintain, and guide integration of NCIS mission applications with their hosting environment. Develop system and network requirements, design interfaces, install and configure hardware and software, monitor performance, and support testing across on-premises, commercial, and hybrid cloud environments. Responsibilities Build, maintain, and guide integration of mission applications with the hosting environment. Translate customer needs and high-level strategies into system and network requirements. Design interfaces and integrate system and network components. Plan and coordinate equipment installation, and install hardware, systems, and software. Monitor system performance and implement tuning improvements. Review test plans, participate in testing, and verify requirements and customer acceptance. Required Skills Linux systems administration Windows systems administration CI/CD pipeline creation and maintenance Ansible Jenkins Container orchestration Fargate Azure Containers SUSE Rancher Prime RKE2 Service mesh and service discovery Hashi Corp Consul Apache Zoo Keeper AWS Cloud Map Infrastructure as Code Terraform Open Tofu Dev Sec Ops Hybrid cloud deployment FEDRAMP and secure cloud environments Systems requirements verification