Kong API Gateway Surge Engineer
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Reston, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Overview
Acuity Inc. seeks a Kong / API Gateway Surge Engineer to support authorized time-boundedimplementation migration automation validation integration troubleshooting and stabilization activities for a large federal Enterprise API Gateway environment. This role provides product-specific surge support for Kong and comparable enterprise API gateway capabilities whenadditionalcapacity is needed to support approved target-platformobjectives.
The Kong / API Gateway Surge Engineer helps accelerate approved gateway implementation migration waves developer portal configuration CI/CD/GitOpstouchpoints observability integration defect resolution and knowledge transfer. This role works within approved architecture security infrastructure CI/CD observability and release processes to deliver documented validated and accepted surge outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Implement configure integratevalidate troubleshoot and document Kong or comparable enterprise API gateway capabilities for approved surge activities
- Configure gateway services routes consumers plugins policies certificates authentication authorization rate limiting logging telemetry and environment promotion patterns
- Support developer portal configuration API catalog capabilities API documentation workflows access request patterns and self-service onboarding enablement
- Support accelerated API migration wave preparation gateway configuration validation evidence defect resolution rollback readiness and dual-run troubleshooting
- Develop and validate EAG-side CI/CDGitOps configuration-as-code and automation touchpoints within approved pipeline and release processes
- Integrate gateway capabilities with approved identity network monitoring logging incident-management change-management and observability processes
- Support AppDynamics ELKOpenTelemetryplanning dashboard inputs log flow validation telemetry checks and operational visibility for surge activities
- Troubleshoot surge-related issues involving gateway configuration plugins policies routing certificates connectivity identity integration telemetry and migration defects
- Provide technical office hours knowledge transfer configuration documentation surge status inputs validation evidence and completion artifacts
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or a related field or equivalent relevant experience
- 5 years of experience supporting enterprise API gateway implementation configuration automation migration integration or production-readiness activities
- Hands-on experience with Kong Kong Gateway Enterprise Kong Konnect or comparable enterprise API gateway products
- Experience configuring gateway services routes consumers plugins policies certificates authentication authorization rate limiting logging telemetry and environment promotion patterns
- Experience supporting developer portal configuration API catalog capabilities API documentation access request workflows or self-service onboarding enablement
- Experience supporting API migration waves dual-run operations validation evidence defect resolution rollback readiness and cutover support
- Experience developing or integrating CI/CDGitOps configuration-as-code reusable automation or gateway deployment-support artifacts
- Experience with observability integration including AppDynamics ELKOpenTelemetry dashboards log flows telemetry validation or comparable monitoring tools
- Experience troubleshooting gateway implementation migration plugin policy routing certificate identity connectivity or telemetry issues
- Strong written communication skills for surge documentation configuration evidence runbooks status inputs validation materials and knowledge transfer
Clearance Requirement
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain andmaintainU.S. federal suitability
About Acuity
At Acuity your work mattersand so does your experience. Were a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions where youll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges work alongside high-performing teams and make a real impact from day one.
Why Youll Love Working Here:
Grow Your Career Your Way
We invest in you with personalized development plans mentorship and up to $3000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3000 for degree seeking programsso you can keep building the career you want.
Be Part of Something Innovative
Youll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.
Thrive in a People-First Culture
Collaboration respect and support arent just valuestheyre how we operate. Your voice is heard your contributions are recognized and your success is shared.
Feel Valued and Rewarded
We offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your bestat work and at home.
Join an Award-Winning Team
Our employees consistently rank us among the bestearning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal 9 years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post ).
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
Were committed to building a diverse inclusive environment where everyone feels respected supported and empowered to succeed.
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Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued your growth is supported and your work drives meaningful outcomes.
Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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