Systems Developer Journeyman

San Antonio, Texas

No Clearance Needed

On-site only

Information Technology

GovCIO is currently hiring for an Application/Systems Developer Journeyman to join a Zero Trust modernization project s role supports a fast‑paced technical program focused on improving cybersecurity visibility, data integration, identity‑centric security, and enterprise systems engineering. This position will be located at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX and will be an onsite position.

This role focuses on supporting the development, configuration, and optimization of security monitoring and data processing systems. Key responsibilities include assisting with the integration and validation of new data sources, maintaining and documenting data pipelines, and ensuring data quality and consistency. The position also involves contributing to automation efforts, supporting system documentation, and helping to ensure that processes and configurations align with organizational standards and best practices.

Assist in the development, configuration, and tuning of SIEM platform components including dashboards, alerts, correlation rules, and detection logic.

• Support configuration, testing, and maintenance of Cribl Stream or Cribl Edge pipelines for log ingestion, routing, filtering, enrichment, and normalization.
• Support onboarding of new data sources into SIEM environments and validate data completeness and fidelity.
• Assist in onboarding new log sources including endpoints, network devices, cloud services, and identity platforms.
• Develop and maintain Cribl pipeline configuration documentation and version‑controlled pipeline definitions.
• Participate in data quality validation activities to ensure logs meet program schema and field normalization standards.
• Write and maintain scripts to support pipeline automation, parsing logic testing, and log format conversion.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation including system configurations, process runbooks, test plans, test results, and standard operating procedures.

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field with 0‑2 years technical experience to include applicable internship

Ability to obtain/retain Top Secret/SCI clearance

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skill
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in written and verbal formats
• Willingness to learn cybersecurity tools, enterprise environments, and Zero Trust concepts
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to obtain/retain applicable DoW 8140 IAT Level II certification

• Internship, lab, research, capstone, or academic project experience in one or more of the following:
  • SIEM platforms
  • Log analysis
  • Cribl or similar data pipeline tools
  • Identity and access management
  • Cloud services
  • Systems integration
  • Network mapping or asset discovery
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts such as:
  • Zero Trust
  • Least privilege
  • Multi‑factor authentication
  • Security monitoring
  • Incident detection
  • NIST or RMF concepts
• Experience using Git or other version control tools
• Academic exposure to at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with software development concepts and methodologies (such as Agile or Waterfall) through coursework or projects.
• Basic understanding of databases and data structures.
• Exposure to Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar analytics platforms
• Exposure to CRIBL, data normalization, and data dictionary development
• Interest in modernizing legacy systems or integrating new technologies.

USD $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 /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

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,…