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Kong API Gateway Specialist

eTelligent Group

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in API management, integration, or middleware, with 2+ years in Kong Gateway administration
  • Experience in federal environments (IRS, Treasury, DHS, etc.) strongly preferred
  • Hands-on expertise with Kong Enterprise, decK, hybrid and DB-less modes
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and maintain Kong API Gateway (Enterprise and OSS) for enterprise services
  • Implement plugins for authentication, authorization, rate limiting, caching, logging, and transformation
  • Integrate Kong with IAM and Zero Trust initiatives, including support for OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and mutual TLS
  • Develop automation for Kong configurations using decK, Terraform, or Ansible

Key facts

Hard skills

Deck.gl Application Programming Interface (API) Application Programming Interface (API) OAuth Kubernetes Observability Prometheus (Software) Software Documentation Rate Limiting Application Programming Interface (API) Calculus Data Caching Identity And Access Management NIST 800 Splunk Authentication Servers OpenShift OpenID Ansible Lua (Scripting Language) Middleware Docker (Software) Python (Programming Language) Performance Improvement Authorization (Computing) CI/CD Well Logging Terraform FedRAMP Shell Commands Grafana Scalability DevOps Infrastructure Automation Release Management Trusted Computing Engineering Documentation Stakeholder Communications

Other skills

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Training And Development
  • Teamwork

About the company

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eTelligent Group

IT Services & IT Consulting

eTelligent Group provides a proven team of talented IT professionals providing reliable solutions for business & information technology (IT) management and services. We solve complex program and IT problems by implementing proven strategies & innovative solutions. We deliver IT services, agile and DevOps development, big data services, IT program management, and cyber security services.Working as a trusted partner of the Federal Government, we hold ourselves to the highest industry standards such as (CMMI Level 3 and PMBOK). We are proud of our outstanding past performance implementing client solutions that increase both reliability and security for our clients. We deliver professional services by applying our proven process methodologies to exceed performance standards. We partner with leading COTS solution providers such as webMethods, MuleSoft, and RedHat to provide Middleware, API-led integrations, and SOA-based solutions. We deliver cutting edge technical solutions, while meeting the core business needs of each client.

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryIT Services & IT Consulting
Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Company Overview:

Over the past 15 years, eTel has delivered essential solutions for the federal government by securing and managing data, providing scalable identity access, modernizing legacy systems, and building high-performance platforms. By integrating new technologies and ensuring reliable operations we help agencies stay prepared for future challenges As a premier technology solutions and services company to the US federal government, eTel possesses longstanding relationships across the federal civilian marketplace. Other customers include the broader Treasury Department, Commerce Department, and State Department.

 

eTel offers integrated CMMI Level 3 processes, tools, and techniques with innovative, cost-efficient, and secure solutions to address complex challenges. eTel also holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications, and offers dedicated subject matter experts (SMEs) and thought leaders that possess a deep understanding of customers’ environments and challenges.

Security Clearance: Active security clearance (Mandatory). Candidates without an active security clearance will not be considered.

Citizenship: US Citizen (MUST)

 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Kong API Gateway Specialist to support the federal government in modernizing and securing enterprise APIs across mission-critical tax systems. The candidate will design, implement, and maintain Kong solutions that align with federal compliance mandates, enable developer experience, and support high-volume API traffic during filing season.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, configure, and maintain Kong API Gateway (Enterprise and OSS) for enterprise services.
  • Implement plugins for authentication, authorization, rate limiting, caching, logging, and transformation.
  • Integrate Kong with IAM and Zero Trust initiatives, including support for OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and mutual TLS.
  • Develop automation for Kong configurations using decK, Terraform, or Ansible.
  • Ensure compliance with federal security standards, FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53 controls.
  • Monitor and optimize API performance using Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk dashboards.
  • Support DevOps pipelines for API deployment across test, staging, and production environments.
  • Collaborate with developers, system integrators, and operations staff to ensure seamless API delivery and support code freeze requirements.
  • Develop documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials for the staff.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years in API management, integration, or middleware, with 2+ years in Kong Gateway administration.
  • Experience in federal environments (IRS, Treasury, DHS, etc.) strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on expertise with Kong Enterprise, decK, hybrid and DB-less modes.
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
  • Strong scripting skills (Python, Lua, Shell).
  • Familiarity with federal-scale observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk).
  • Proven experience in secure API deployments and Zero Trust architecture.

 

Education / Certifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.

 

Location: Remote (DMV Area preferred)

Commitment to Diversity -
eTelligent Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nations origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, and any other characteristic provided in accordance with applicable, federal, state and local laws.

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