Senior Systems Engineer

Summary

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to Congress. The Information Resource Management and Technology Services Unit within the Management, Business, and Information Services Division seeks a Senior Systems Engineer with experience in cloud computing, systems architecture, software development, and information technology operations and management.

Duties

The successful candidate will design, implement, maintain, and administer on-premises and cloud-based information systems infrastructure; manage cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure; monitor system performance and resolve complex technical issues; and develop secure, reliable, and scalable technology solutions. Responsibilities also include automation, cloud security, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements. The successful candidate must manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, translate complex business requirements into technical solutions, and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

US citizenship or current permanent residents seeking citizenship. Ability to obtain a Tier 2 (public trust) clearance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Experience: at least 8 years in cloud engineering, cloud computing, systems engineering or a related field. Focus: designing and leading cloud and systems architecture, automation, cloud security and disaster recovery. Education: bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, technology management or a related field preferred, but not required. Certification: CompTIA Security+ preferred.

Education

A bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, technology management, or a related field is preferred but not required. Preferred certification: CompTIA Security+. Optional certifications: AWS SysOps Administrator, Azure Developer, or Azure DevOps Engineer.

How you will be evaluated

Your application includes your resume, responses to the on-line questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a not qualified determination. Those who aren't qualified will be informed and not considered further. Others will be referred to the hiring division for further consideration.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. To learn more: https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers/benefits.

Required documents

Cover Letter, resume, contact information for three references. See 'How to Apply' for instructions.

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter, a résumé, and contact information for three references at www.cbo.gov/careers. To ensure consideration, apply by November 13, 2026; CBO may stop accepting applications at any time after that date. This position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 as made applicable to CBO by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.

Other information

This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires employees to work in person in the Washington, D.C., office on designated core days. Additional in-office days may be required on the basis of operational needs, such as on-site support of the agency's infrastructure and data center operations. The position may require periodic travel (approximately once per month) to the agency's alternate computer facility. Full-time telework is not available for this position. CBO is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/D

What to expect next

You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. Once your application is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.