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. The customer may need support as needed at other locations: Columbus, OH, Bedford, MA, Fort Lee, VA, and Smyrna, GA.

About the role

The Principal Network/Systems Engineer is responsible for senior-level engineering execution of complex migrations, high-stakes troubleshooting, and hands-on integration of disparate technologies. This role serves as the escalation point for problems too complex for Tier III staff.

Responsibilities

• Complex Systems Integration: Lead hands-on configuration and integration of cross-functional technologies, such as linking specialized contract management software with secure cloud storage and identity-based access controls.
• Advanced Network/Systems Troubleshooting: Act as the "Lead Investigator" for enterprise-wide outages or performance degradation, involving deep-packet analysis, log correlation across multiple platforms (Windows/Linux/Cisco), and kernel-level debugging.
• Implementation of Emerging Tech: Execute deployment of advanced security tools, such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) agents or Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) clients, across a globally distributed workforce.
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Development: Build and maintain automated deployment scripts using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet to ensure server and network configurations are identical and "drift-free" across all customer sites.
• Performance Engineering: Conduct stress tests and load balancing optimizations on the agency’s internal networks and server clusters to ensure they can handle high-volume data bursts during peak audit cycles.

Technical Proficiencies

• Configuration Management
• Patch Management
• Asset Management
• Enterprise Software License Compliance
• Network and Systems
• Security
• Automation

Requirements

• Clearance Requirement: At least a Secret clearance, with some roles requiring Top Secret (TS/SCI) depending on system sensitivity.
• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s 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): High-level vendor certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Experience: 12–15+ years in IT infrastructure, with a proven track record of resolving high-pressure issues in federal or defense environments.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with company matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid holidays
• Three weeks paid time off