Senior Systems Engineer (ICAM/RA)

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) and Registration Authority (RA) team, supporting a critical cybersecurity program for the U.S. Coast Guard. This position will be located in Alexandria, VA, and will be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities

The Senior Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and ICAM operations, ensuring compliance with Coast Guard security policies and federal standards. Responsibilities include:

• Adhere to policies outlined in the Certificate Practice Statement and enforce Coast Guard procedures.
• Enforce PKI policy by validating requester identity and access entitlements before authorizing certificate issuance.
• Process enrollment requests for privileged accounts and server TLS certificates.
• Respond to certificate-related issues and revoke compromised certificates promptly.
• Provide support and training for Coast Guard Trusted Agent community on certificate processes and best practices.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure identity and access management across enterprise systems.
• Assist in risk assessments related to ICAM and PKI implementations.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with DoD and Coast Guard security frameworks.

Qualifications

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

• Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+)
• Experience in systems engineering or cybersecurity roles, with a focus on PKI and ICAM.
• Experience with Registration Authority (RA) and/or Trusted Agent duties in a DoD environment.
• Practical knowledge of digital certificates, CSR formats, and trust chains.
• Understanding of security and compliance frameworks relevant to PKI (e.g., NIST, DoD RMF).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for certificate and identity management issues.
• Excellent communication skills for training and stakeholder engagement.

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) or Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
• Advanced PKI or ICAM certifications (e.g., Certified Identity and Access Manager)
• Familiarity with enterprise identity solutions and risk assessment methodologies
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services, Entrust, or similar PKI platforms.

Posted Salary Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.