Principal Network Systems Engineer

Koniag IT Systems LLC a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Principal Network/ Systems Engineer to support KITS and our government customer in Carson CA. This position is for a Future New Business customer may need support as needed at other locations Columbus OH Bedford MA Fort Lee VA and Smyrna offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401K with company matching flexible spending accounts paid holidays three weeks paid time off and Principal Network/ Systems Engineer is responsible for the senior-level engineering execution of complex migrations high-stakes troubleshooting and the hands-on integration of disparate technologies. This role is who the customer calls when a problem is too complex for the Tier III Responsibilities:Complex Systems Integration: Lead the hands-on configuration and integration of cross-functional technologies such as linking specialized contract management software with secure cloud storage and identity-based access Network/Systems Troubleshooting: Act as the Lead Investigator for enterprise-wide outages or performance degradation. This involves deep-packet analysis log correlation across multiple platforms (Windows/Linux/Cisco) and kernel-level of Emerging Tech:Execute the deployment of advanced security tools such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents or Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) clients across a globally distributed -as-Code (IaC) Development: Build and maintain automated deployment scripts using tools like Terraform Ansible or Puppet to ensure that server and network configurations are identical and drift-free across all the customer Engineering:Conduct stress tests and load balancing optimizations on the agencys internal networks and server clusters to ensure they can handle high-volume data bursts during peak audit Proficiencies:Configuration ManagementPatch Management Asset Management Enterprise Software License ComplianceNetwork and SystemsSecurityAutomationRequired Qualifications:Clearance Requirement:Most roles require at least a Secret clearance with some requiring Top Secret (TS/SCI) depending on the sensitivity of the :Bachelors or masters degree in a technical field (Computer Science Engineering etc.).Certifications (DoD 8570/8140):IAT Level III: Mandatory (e.g. CASP CISSP or CCNP Security).Computing Environment (CE): Must hold high-level vendor certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect :1215 years in IT infrastructure with a proven track record of saving the day in high-pressure federal or defense Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race color religion creed ethnicity sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification) national origin or ancestry age disability citizenship military/veteran status marital status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment promotion wages benefits and all other privileges terms and conditions of company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at or by calling to request Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical professional and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers employees and native communities. For more information please visit Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352