Systems Development Engineer, Operations Suite Infrastructure, Public Sector

Google is seeking a Systems Development Engineer to join their Public Sector team, focusing on Operations Suite Infrastructure. This role combines systems automation, infrastructure management, and customer support for United States Government clients.

The position is part of Google's Systems Development Engineering (SDE) team, where engineers manage services and systems at scale. The role emphasizes automation, tool development, and creating solutions that address systemic problems. The team values observability and data-driven decision making, focusing on turning metrics into actionable insights.

As a Systems Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for supporting US Government customers directly, maintaining network access control, and troubleshooting technical issues across networking and system administration. The role requires participation in on-call rotations, system management, and collaboration with primary responders for issue resolution.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $156,000 to $229,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This opportunity is based in Reston, VA, and requires a US Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information security clearance with polygraph.

Key responsibilities include scaling systems through automation, managing Active Directory resources, handling endpoint configuration and updates, and working directly with customers on distributed systems requirements. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in systems automation and technical infrastructure, strong troubleshooting abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Google Public Sector focuses on helping US public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, making significant investments to meet the complex needs of government and educational institutions. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to important government initiatives.

The company promotes a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and team members are encouraged to take risks and think big. Google provides support and mentorship for professional growth, creating an environment where engineers can learn and develop while working on meaningful projects.

This role is ideal for someone who combines technical expertise with a passion for public sector work, offering the chance to make a significant impact while working with one of the world's leading technology companies. The position provides an excellent opportunity to work on complex systems at scale while supporting critical government infrastructure.