Senior Application Engineer; Remote

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

GovCIO is hiring a Senior Application Engineer to lead the modernization of legacy software systems for complex conceptual data at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The candidate will work closely with leadership, architects, and business stakeholders to develop and implement strategies for transitioning outdated applications to secure, scalable, and resilient VA cloud and data infrastructures. This position is fully remote within the United States.

• Support modernization, integration, and lifecycle management within a diverse, mission critical enterprise—covering healthcare delivery, research, and analytics.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, break/fix analysis, and sustainment operations to ensure reliability of VA systems.
• Support steady-state operations, incident resolution, and routine maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with development, operations, and VA stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and prevent service disruption.
• Lead with analytics, leveraging migration patterns to proactively resolve dependencies and eliminate roadblocks before they impact operations.
• Monitor system health and drive cloud optimization strategies that enhance scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for network designs, policies, and procedures, promoting consistency and scalability.
• Guide the transition from on-premises to cloud solutions, championing adaptability and innovation.
• Work closely with Cloud Engineers and Architects, fostering cross-functional synergy to craft robust infrastructure solutions.
• Translate complex technical challenges into digestible, executive-ready messaging for strategic decision-making.
• Support quarterly planning sessions, roadmap reviews, and enterprise briefings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. (or commensurate experience)
• 12+ years of experience in business analysis, project management, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of software maintenance methodologies, including Dev Ops.
• Proficiency in SQL database management, query optimization, and stored procedures.

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, VPN).
• Proficiency in automation tools and scripting (Python, Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with Azure, databricks, SQL, Java script, Node Js
• Deep knowledge of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) technology stacks
• Strong technical leadership and the ability to explain complex systems in clear, actionable ways.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing architecture to support scalable and efficient system development.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI frameworks is a plus.
• CI/CD pipeline development and automation.
• Comprehensive understanding of security protocols and data protection measures.

Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust

USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

* Available to full-time employees

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.