Senior Systems Development Engineer, CDS, Google Public Sector
Reston, VA, USA · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 27, 2026
- Experience
- 5 years in technical infrastructure; 5 years in Linux or Unix; 5 years in scripting or automation.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a US Citizen to meet customer and compliance requirements, including potential access to classified information.
About the job
Supports and develops Cross Domain Solution (CDS) systems for secure communication in Google Public Sector environments.
What you'll do
- Support CDS systems through troubleshooting, performance optimization, patch management, and security coordination.
- Design and maintain CDS architectures and integrate hardware and software for secure cross-domain communication; test and validate system security and reliability.
- Work with assessment teams and stakeholders on certifications, requirements, emerging technologies, and system documentation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with technical infrastructure (e.g., deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting).
- 5 years of experience in Linux or Unix and 5 years of experience in scripting or automation using Python, Shell or Go.
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph.
Nice to have
- Experience with configuration automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, SaltStack) and cloud technologies, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud hyperscaler.
- Experience with networking technologies and knowledge of carrier networks, security industry trends, or public policy.
Pay
USD 163000 - 236000 base salary
Tools
Linux, Unix, Python, Shell, Go, Ansible, Puppet, Chef
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative