Senior API Management Engineer - Kong Enterprise Deployment

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior API Management Engineer focused on Kong Enterprise Deployment on a 10-year contract providing User Facing and Data Center Services supporting an Intelligence Community customer.

About the role

All team members will collaborate to support innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment, and disposal of user-facing and data center information technology (IT) services across multiple networks and security domains at worldwide locations to advance the IC mission.

Responsibilities

• Leads the deployment, configuration, and management of the API gateway solution in an enterprise environment.
• Ensures high availability, performance, and scalability of API infrastructure.
• Provides expert-level technical support to customers, resolving complex issues related to API management and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborates closely with engineering teams to enhance API consumption and integration across various applications.
• Monitors and optimizes API performance, identifying and addressing potential scalability and reliability issues.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive documentation and best practices for API management and support.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives in API strategies and cloud operations.

Requirements

• TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI Poly.
• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in IT, with a strong emphasis on API management, cloud operations, and customer support.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of enterprise API gateway solutions, preferably Kong, and its integration in cloud environments.
• Expertise in AWS cloud services and infrastructure management.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly in API and cloud contexts.
• Strong familiarity with Linux distributions (e.g., RedHat, CentOS).
• Proficiency in DevOps practices, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Nexus).
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to lead and mentor junior team members.
• Proven experience in deploying and managing Kong Enterprise API gateway or similar platforms.

About Abile Group

Founded in July 2004 to support the Intelligence Community and its contractors, Abile Group merged with Valiant Solutions in January 2026—an established provider of cybersecurity technologies and services for Federal Agencies since 2005. The partnership creates a stronger, more integrated cybersecurity organization with expanded opportunities for employees, deeper technical collaboration, and a unified mission. With significant experience serving the Federal Government, Abile remains dedicated to employees and clients, seeking high-performing professionals who excel at providing guidance, developing solutions, and delivering implementation support that blends industry best practices with client expertise and Abile’s broad technical capabilities.