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About the Role

Koniag Data Solutions is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems and infrastructure for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This role is crucial for supporting SBA's IT modernization efforts and ensuring systems meet mission requirements, security standards, and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, implement, and maintain IT systems and infrastructure solutions for the SBA, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security requirements, and mission needs.
• Perform systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle including requirements analysis, system design, development, integration, testing, deployment, operations, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive systems engineering documentation including system architecture designs, technical specifications, configuration documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, network, application, and operations teams to ensure systems comply with SBA's framework, policies, and standards.
• Support the integration of new and existing systems, ensuring interoperability, data integrity, and seamless operation across SBA's IT environment, including cloud platforms.
• Conduct systems analysis and performance monitoring, identifying issues and implementing solutions to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Support the planning and execution of system upgrades, migrations, and modernization initiatives.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for assigned systems, including integration, performance, and user acceptance testing.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of security controls in coordination with ISSO and security teams, ensuring compliance with security requirements and NIST guidelines.
• Participate in change management processes, evaluating proposed changes for technical feasibility, security impact, and alignment with SBA standards.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning activities, including the development and testing of contingency plans and recovery procedures.
• Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support for assigned SBA systems, troubleshooting complex issues and coordinating with vendors.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and platforms, providing technical recommendations and supporting proof-of-concept activities.
• Support the development of IT procurement requirements, statements of work, and technical evaluation criteria.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry best practices, and federal IT standards and requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university, OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering, IT infrastructure, or a related field, with demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems in a federal government or large enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise systems architecture, systems integration, and the full systems engineering lifecycle in a federal government environment.
• One or more of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or equivalent systems engineering or IT infrastructure certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance as required by the SBA.

Skills

• Systems engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle
• Enterprise IT infrastructure components (servers, storage, networking, virtualization, operating systems)
• Cloud computing platforms and services (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Federal IT security requirements and frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP)
• Technical documentation (system architecture designs, technical specifications, configuration documentation, SOPs)
• Virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V)
• System integration and testing activities
• Networking concepts and technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, switching)
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities
• Prior experience supporting systems engineering activities at the SBA or a similar federal civilian agency (Desired)
• Familiarity with SBA-specific IT systems, infrastructure, and mission areas (Desired)
• Experience with cloud migration and modernization activities (Desired)
• Advanced knowledge of containerization and microservices technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift) (Desired)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools and practices (Terraform, Ansible) (Desired)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices (Desired)
• Experience with storage technologies and architectures (SAN, NAS, cloud storage) (Desired)
• Knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) frameworks (ITIL) (Desired)
• Advanced certifications (INCOSE CSEP, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, VCP) (Desired)
• Experience supporting IT procurement activities (Desired)
• Familiarity with supply chain risk management (SCRM) principles (Desired)

Location

• Washington, DC

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering, IT infrastructure, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems in a federal government or large enterprise environment
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise systems architecture, systems integration, and the full systems engineering lifecycle in a federal government environment

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university, OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Desired)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K with company matching
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid holidays
• Three weeks paid time off

About the Company

• Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, supports KDS and our government customer.
• Koniag 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.

Equal Opportunity

• The 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 employment.
• The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
• Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352.