Principal Network / Systems Architect

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Principal Network / Systems Architect to support KITS and our government customer in Carson, CA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. Our customer may need support as needed at other locations Columbus, OH, Bedford, MA, Fort Lee, VA, and Smyrna, GA. 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. The Principal Network/Systems Architect ensures that the network transport layer and the systems/server layer work in perfect synchronization to support the customer’s mission‑critical applications. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties Converged Infrastructure Design Architect integrated solutions where Software‑Defined Networking (SDN) and Hyper‑Converged Infrastructure (HCI), such as Nutanix or VMware vSAN, overlap to provide a resilient foundation for agency data. Zero Trust & Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Lead the design of a Zero Trust environment that integrates identity‑based systems (Active Directory/ICAM) with network‑level micro‑segmentation. Hybrid‑Cloud Orchestration Design the "on‑ramps" and "inter‑connects" between the customer on‑premises data centers and DoD Impact Level 5/6 cloud environments (AWS/Azure), ensuring seamless data flow and high availability. Architect, Manage, and Support Remote Access - Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Disaster Recovery & Continuity of Operations (COOP) Architect high‑level strategies for cross‑site failover, ensuring that both the network routing and the system data replication can recover within agency‑mandated RTO/RPOs. Innovation & Technical Whitepapers Act as the primary author for technical proposals, exploring the use of AI for network/system telemetry, automated remediation, and predictive maintenance. Network Engineering & Traffic Shaping Network Access Control (NAC) & Firewalls Vulnerability Remediation Intrusion Prevention & Web Proxy Log Aggregation & Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Privileged Access Management (PAM) XaaS (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS) Required Qualifications Clearance Requirement Most roles require at least a Secret clearance, with some requiring Top Secret (TS/SCI) depending on the sensitivity of the systems. Education Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related Engineering field. Certifications (DoD 8570/8140) IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP or CASP+). Expert Level CE: Dual‑domain expertise is expected (e.g., CCIE for Network + MCSE/Azure Solutions Architect for Systems). Experience 15+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 7 years in a leadership/architectural role managing large‑scale DoD enterprise environments. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352 #J-18808-Ljbffr