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# Systems Engineer - Cleared Programs at Chainalysis Government Solutions

- **Company:** Chainalysis Government Solutions
- **Location:** Northern Virginia
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-13
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/chainalysis-government-solutions/cd95ff19-f395-418b-9714-9bf520177f93

## Job description

## About Chainalysis Government Solutions

Chainalysis Government Solutions (CGS) is a wholly-owned Chainalysis subsidiary that provides blockchain intelligence solutions, including technology, training, and services to law enforcement, defense, intelligence and regulatory customers across the U.S. Government.

Blockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, investigate criminal cases and track transnational threats. As the adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.

As a Systems Engineer supporting Cleared Programs, you’ll serve as a key technical bridge between Chainalysis Government Solutions and national security customers operating in highly sensitive environments. You’ll support the full technical lifecycle — from technical discovery, capability demonstrations, and proofs of value through deployment, integration, configuration, and ongoing operation of the platform in customer environments.

The role has a strong emphasis on on-premises infrastructure and requires the ability to operate independently within classified customer environments. You’ll work closely with customer technical stakeholders as well as Chainalysis product and engineering teams, translating customer needs and operational feedback into technical solutions and product direction. The ideal candidate is an experienced systems or solutions engineer with strong technical depth, excellent communication skills, an ownership mindset, and the ability to serve as a trusted technical advisor to both operators and executives.

Please note that this role requires you to be physically on-site with the customer in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area (WMA) on an as-needed basis.

In this role, you’ll:

- ILead technical discovery, capability demonstrations, and proofs of value with cleared customers
- Serve as the technical expert customers rely on, owning deployment, integration, and configuration of the Chainalysis platform within customer environments, both on-premises and cloud-based
- Lead the deployment and operation of solutions with a strong focus on on-premise infrastructure
- Diagnose, report, and independently resolve product and system issues while maintaining rigorous documentation
- Interface between customer technical stakeholders and Chainalysis product and engineering teams, building strong relationships based on technical expertise and trust
- Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and communicate key updates to customers and the internal CGS team
- Contribute technical responses to RFIs and RFPs and support pursuit teams as the on-premise subject matter expert
- Train and enable customer technical staff and troubleshoot alongside them
- Configure and integrate systems across customer environments, APIs, data integrations, and cloud infrastructure
- Translate customer requirements, operational feedback, and technical constraints into actionable recommendations for internal teams
- Actively learn the environments in which the Chainalysis platform operates in order to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities for improvement

We’re looking for candidates who have:

- Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required at the start
- U.S. citizenship required; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, solutions engineering, sales engineering, or technical delivery for data platforms, analytics, cybersecurity, or SaaS products in classified environments
- Deep expertise with on-premise infrastructure and enterprise products, along with APIs, data integrations, cloud environments, and enterprise deployment patterns
- Proficiency with core Amazon Web Services (AWS) services, including EC2, VPC, ELB, RDS, S3, and EBS
- Strong Linux and Windows system administration experience, preferably in C2S/AWS environments
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL, including navigating database schemas and querying tables
- Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing web application issues using browser developer tools and system/application logs
- Experience remediating security vulnerabilities and hardening systems in accordance with RMF and STIG requirements
- Proficiency with automation and scripting, specifically Python and Bash/Unix shell scripting
- Ability to demonstrate, whiteboard, and clearly explain technical concepts to both operators and executive stakeholders
- A self-directed and proactive operating style suited to working within a small cleared team
- Strong written documentation skills and the ability to produce work that stands on its own within customer environments

Stands Out:

- Prior systems engineering, solutions engineering, or technical delivery experience supporting IC or DoD programs
- Experience deploying and sustaining software in air-gapped or disconnected environments
- Exposure to blockchain technology, financial data, or investigative tooling
- Familiarity with FedRAMP and/or Impact Level (IL) deployments

Compensation & Benefits:

- $230,000 base salary + annual bonus
- Equity
- Flexible time off, plus mental-health and volunteer days
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers
- Cigna nationwide health plans with company HSA contribution
- Fidelity 401(k)
- $1,500 annual professional development budget
- Phone and internet reimbursement

## About Chainalysis Government Solutions

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: A wholly-owned U.S. public sector subsidiary of Chainalysis Inc., providing blockchain intelligence, cryptocurrency forensics, and investigative services to federal, state, and local government agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly-owned subsidiary of privately held Chainalysis Inc.)
- **Headquarters**: Ashburn, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly available for CGS (parent Chainalysis founded in 2014)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available for CGS

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Blockchain intelligence, cryptocurrency investigations, cybersecurity, data engineering, government services
- Target customers: U.S. defense, intelligence, law enforcement, tax authorities, financial regulators (B2G)
- Mission or purpose statement: To build trust in blockchains by helping government agencies investigate cryptocurrency-related crime, disrupt illicit activity, recover funds for victims, and leverage blockchain expertise against the nation’s most difficult problem sets.

## Products & Services
- **Investigations**: Tailored cryptocurrency, financial, and all-source case support integrating Chainalysis’s industry-leading tools and data. [chainalysis.com/government/](https://www.chainalysis.com/government/)
- **Intelligence**: Analysis, lead generation, and consulting on geopolitical, cyber, and other threat actors and their use of cryptocurrency. [chainalysis.com/government/](https://www.chainalysis.com/government/)
- **Mission (Embedded Staff)**: Fully embedded staff who integrate cryptocurrency, investigative, and other domain expertise directly into government teams. [chainalysis.com/government/](https://www.chainalysis.com/government/)
- **Data & Technology**: Custom tools that incorporate Chainalysis data with other data sources to provide data-driven insights and enhance the mission. [chainalysis.com/government/](https://www.chainalysis.com/government/)
- **Training & Certifications**: On-demand Academy certifications and training programs tailored to government mission requirements. [chainalysis.com/national-security/](https://www.chainalysis.com/national-security/)
- **Platform**: The only blockchain intelligence platform with FedRAMP Full authorization, on-premises and fully air-gapped deployment options built for classified and sensitive environments. [chainalysis.com/national-security/](https://www.chainalysis.com/national-security/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed for CGS (parent Chainalysis was valued at $8.6 billion in 2022 after a $170M Series E)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding for parent Chainalysis exceeds $536M from top-tier investors. CGS-specific revenue not publicly available.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent investors include Accel, Benchmark, Paradigm, and others. CGS partners with Five Eyes nations and holds federal contracts (UEI WKJMZC2CH6Z9). [highergov.com](https://www.highergov.com/awardee/chainalysis-government-solutions-llc-12412975/)
- **Growth Signals**: Active job postings surged 150% month-over-month and 1400% quarter-over-quarter (15 open positions as of mid-2026). Headcount growing at +2.4% monthly. CGS was built to meet rising demand from federal, state, and local agencies for cryptocurrency data and tools. [linkedin.com/company/chainalysis-gov](https://www.linkedin.com/company/chainalysis-gov)

## Competitive Advantages
- **FedRAMP Authorization & Air-Gapped Deployment**: The only blockchain intelligence platform authorized for classified and sensitive environments, with on-premises and fully air-gapped options. [chainalysis.com/national-security/](https://www.chainalysis.com/national-security/)
- **Deep Government Expertise**: Over 120 practitioners and analysts with extensive experience in cryptocurrency investigations, including landmark cases involving terrorism financing, child abuse material, darknet markets, ransomware, and North Korean hacking. [chainalysis.com/government/](https://www.chainalysis.com/government/)
- **Proven Track Record**: Helped agencies seize billions of dollars worth of cryptocurrencies used in illicit activity. [chainalysis.com/blog/chainalysis-government-solutions-announcement/](https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/chainalysis-government-solutions-announcement/)
- **Integrated Ecosystem**: Combines world-class cryptocurrency forensics with deep understanding of government missions, offering tailored support across investigations, intelligence, embedded staff, and custom technology.

## Strategic Focus
- **Deepening U.S. Public Sector Engagement**: Expanding capabilities to serve defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and civilian agencies at federal, state, and local levels. [chainalysis.com/blog/chainalysis-government-solutions-announcement/](https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/chainalysis-government-solutions-announcement/)
- **Building Internal Capability**: Investing in training and certification programs to help agencies build lasting internal blockchain analysis expertise. [chainalysis.com/national-security/](https://www.chainalysis.com/national-security/)
- **Enabling National Security Missions**: Prioritizing high-confidence intelligence, geolocation coverage, and false-positive rate minimization to support critical missions. [chainalysis.com/national-security/](https://www.chainalysis.com/national-security/)

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Impact**: Work directly on cases that disrupt criminal networks, recover funds for victims, and protect national security. Employees contribute to high-stakes investigations involving terrorism, ransomware, and money laundering.
- **Cutting-Edge Technology**: Access to the industry’s best blockchain analysis tools and data, with opportunities to develop custom solutions for government clients.
- **Growth Trajectory**: Rapidly growing subsidiary with a surge in job postings, indicating strong demand and expansion. Headcount growth and new federal contracts signal long-term stability.
- **Expert Team**: Join a group of world-class cryptocurrency investigators, analysts, and engineers. The subsidiary was initially staffed with ~90 experts from within Chainalysis and external hires. [chainalysis.com/blog/chainalysis-government-solutions-announcement/](https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/chainalysis-government-solutions-announcement/)
- **Work Environment**: Most roles are based in Ashburn, VA, and other U.S. locations (Maryland). Given the sensitive nature of government work, on-site or hybrid presence is likely. The culture emphasizes collaboration, mission focus, and professional development.

## Sources
1. [chainalysis.com/government/](https://www.chainalysis.com/government/)
2. [linkedin.com/company/chainalysis-gov](https://www.linkedin.com/company/chainalysis-gov)
3. [chainalysis.com/national-security/](https://www.chainalysis.com/national-security/)
4. [chainalysis.com/blog/chainalysis-government-solutions-announcement/](https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/chainalysis-government-solutions-announcement/)
5. [highergov.com](https://www.highergov.com/awardee/chainalysis-government-solutions-llc-12412975/)

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