What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Network Engineer position at Koniag Government Services?
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Job ID 24100427
KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com to verify its validity.
Arlluk Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to support ATS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.
We 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 more.
Arlluk Technology Solutions provides advanced networking, cybersecurity, and IT modernization services to federal agencies. We design, implement, and operate mission-critical networks and infrastructure to ensure our customers can reliably execute their most sensitive operations. Our engineers adhere to industry’s best practices and utilize cutting-edge tools and technologies.
The Principal Network Engineer will be a subject matter expert and technical leader responsible for architecting highly complex and secure network solutions for government customers. This hands-on role will design multi-vendor Enterprise and Service Provider architectures incorporating routing, switching, wireless, security, and emerging technologies. Responsibilities include:
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
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. 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 accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
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. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance 401k Disability Maternity Tuition Assistance
Job ID 24100427
KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com to verify its validity.
Arlluk Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to support ATS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.
We 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 more.
Arlluk Technology Solutions provides advanced networking, cybersecurity, and IT modernization services to federal agencies. We design, implement, and operate mission-critical networks and infrastructure to ensure our customers can reliably execute their most sensitive operations. Our engineers adhere to industry’s best practices and utilize cutting-edge tools and technologies.
The Principal Network Engineer will be a subject matter expert and technical leader responsible for architecting highly complex and secure network solutions for government customers. This hands-on role will design multi-vendor Enterprise and Service Provider architectures incorporating routing, switching, wireless, security, and emerging technologies. Responsibilities include:
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the lead network architect designing secure, redundant, and scalable architecture
- Conduct deep-level technical evaluations to ensure designs meet requirements and specifications
- Partner with customers to gather business/technical requirements and propose innovative solutions
- Define and implement network standards, configurations, and automation across environments
- Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior network engineering teams
- Develop training materials and conduct knowledge transfer sessions
- Analyze network traffic data to identify optimization and capacity planning improvements
- Evaluate and test new products/technologies for potential implementation
- Create detailed design and architecture documentation based on best practices
- Lead complex implementation projects from planning through deployment
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- 10 years of direct networking architecture, design, and implementation experience
- Extensive hands-on expertise with Enterprise/Service Provider routing (MPLS, BGP, OSPF, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies, protocols, and architectures
- Experience with SDN, cloud networking, data center fabrics, and virtualization
- Proven success leading deployment projects for large, complex network environments
- Solid understanding of network security principles, policies, and best practices
- Current Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) or Cisco Certified Architect certification
- Exceptional technical architecture, design, and problem-solving abilities
- Expertise in network automation/scripting using Python, Ansible, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to consult with clients and mentor teams
- Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into technical designs
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
- Proficient with network analysis tools like Solarwinds, Wireshark, etc.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal networks
- Expert knowledge of IPv6 transition, SDWAN, and multi-cloud connectivity
- Understanding of software-defined architectures, containerization, and DevOps
- Possession of additional professional certifications (JNCIP, JNCIE, etc.)
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust
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. 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 accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
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. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance 401k Disability Maternity Tuition Assistance
