authentication engineer

Everforth ECS

<div><p>Everforth ECS is seeking an <b><i>Authentication Engineer </i></b>to work in our <b><i>Washington, DC </i></b>office / <b><i>remote</i></b>. <b>The role is contingent upon additional funding.</b></p>
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</p><p>We are seeking a technically focused and detail-oriented <b>Authentication Engineer</b> to join our Identity Governance and Administration (IG&amp;A) team. This role is dedicated to the deployment, management, and continuous improvement of enterprise authentication systems, with a particular emphasis on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and modern identity protocols.</p>
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</p><p>You will work at the intersection of identity security and user experience, ensuring that authentication systems are correctly configured, performing reliably at scale, and aligned with the organization's security policies. This is a proactive role where you will identify gaps in authentication coverage, evaluate emerging authentication technologies, and work across teams to drive adoption and strengthen the organization's overall identity security posture.</p>
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</p><p>If you bring deep technical knowledge of authentication systems, experience integrating them across complex enterprise environments, and the communication skills to support both technical teams and end users, we want to hear from you.</p>
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</p><p><i>Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000</i><br>
<i>General Description of Benefits</i></p>
Requirements:
<p>MFA &amp; Authentication Systems</p>
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<li>Hands-on experience deploying and managing enterprise MFA platforms (e.g., Microsoft Authenticator, Duo, RSA SecurID, or equivalent)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of modern identity and authentication protocols including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and RADIUS torchora.com</li>
<li>Experience integrating MFA solutions with Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and Single Sign-On (SSO) platforms</li>
<li>Ability to troubleshoot authentication failures across complex, multi-system enterprise environments</li>
<li>Experience developing and enforcing MFA policies aligned with organizational security standards and zero-trust principles</li>
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<p>Identity &amp; Access Management</p>
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<li>Working knowledge of enterprise identity and access management (IAM) frameworks and platforms</li>
<li>Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and related Windows-based systems</li>
<li>Understanding of privileged access management (PAM) concepts and how authentication controls integrate within that model</li>
<li>Ability to support risk assessments and security continuous monitoring efforts related to identity and authentication</li>
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<p>Collaboration &amp; Documentation</p>
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<li>Ability to support large, cross-functional projects and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li>
<li>Experience creating and maintaining clear documentation for authentication configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides</li>
<li>Comfortable working with end users and support teams to resolve authentication issues and support MFA adoption at scale</li>
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<p>A minimum of 3+ years of experience in identity and access management, with direct hands-on experience deploying and managing enterprise authentication and MFA solutions. Candidates with experience supporting large-scale MFA deployments or authentication migrations will be strongly preferred.</p><br>
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Req Benefits:
<div>Benefits - Everforth ECS</div></div>

Authentication Engineer

NIMA Corporation

<div></div><div><p><b>Nash Harbor Solutions (NHS)</b> is seeking qualified and motivated <b>IT Help Desk Specialists (Journeyman Computer Support Specialists)</b> to support a Federal customer in Washington, DC. This position is contingent upon contract award and offers the opportunity to provide critical enterprise IT support services in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.</p><p>
The selected candidate will play a key role in supporting end users across Windows, macOS, and mobile device environments while contributing to endpoint management, identity and access administration, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise technology modernization initiatives. Successful candidates will possess strong technical troubleshooting skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced Federal IT environment.</p><div>
This position is expected to be primarily onsite in Washington, DC, with occasional support at alternate facilities in Virginia. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional technical support, solving complex IT challenges, and supporting mission-critical operations, we encourage you to apply and join our growing team of professionals dedicated to serving Federal customers.</div><p></p><div><b><br>
Responsibilities</b></div><br>
The IT Help Desk Specialist (Journeyman Computer Support Specialist) will perform the following duties:<div><ul><li>
Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting services for agency personnel across Windows, macOS, and mobile device environments.</li><li>
Inspect, image, configure, inventory, and deploy desktop computers, laptops, mobile devices, and related hardware in accordance with agency standards.</li><li>
Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hardware, software, peripherals, operating systems, firmware, and security updates.</li><li>
Register, configure, and support enterprise mobile devices using approved Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms.</li><li>
Deploy software packages and configuration baselines using endpoint management tools such as Ivanti, KACE, Microsoft Intune, JAMF, or equivalent technologies.</li><li>
Execute system validation and verification testing to ensure devices meet security, imaging, and compliance requirements.</li><li>
Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, authentication, identity management, network connectivity, and endpoint performance issues.</li><li>
Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory environments, including user account provisioning, group policy adjustments, and identity lifecycle management.</li><li>
Support macOS administration, including device enrollment, configuration profiles, FileVault management, and enterprise authentication integration.</li><li>
Provide Tier II technical support while assisting Tier I personnel through mentoring, technical guidance, escalation support, and development of standard operating procedures.</li><li>
Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, knowledge base articles, user guides, and standard operating procedures.</li><li>
Coordinate with Service Desk, Network Operations, Cloud Services, Engineering, and Cybersecurity teams to resolve technical issues and support enterprise operations.</li><li>
Communicate effectively with end users regarding ticket status, issue resolution, and technical guidance while maintaining exceptional customer service.</li><li>
Replace defective or obsolete hardware and software components and maintain accurate asset inventory records.</li><li>
Analyze recurring technical issues and problem trends, identify root causes, recommend process improvements, and implement corrective actions.</li><li>
Apply Zero Trust security principles and information assurance best practices when supporting endpoint devices, identity management, and customer systems.</li><li>
Perform secure media sanitization and destruction using approved tools and maintain required documentation.</li><li>
Support workstation refreshes, system migrations, hardware deployments, and data recovery activities.</li><li>
Participate in patch management, vulnerability remediation, imaging improvements, endpoint automation, and configuration management initiatives.</li><li>
Assist with incident response, outage resolution, emergency support, and other special IT projects as assigned by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).</li></ul></div><div></div><p><b><br>
Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><div><ul><li>
Experience providing enterprise-level technical support for Windows and macOS operating systems.</li><li>
Experience deploying, configuring, imaging, and maintaining desktop computers, laptops, and mobile devices.</li><li>
Experience supporting endpoint management platforms such as Microsoft Intune, JAMF, Ivanti, KACE, or similar enterprise management solutions.</li><li>
Experience administering Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Identity and Access Management (IAM).</li><li>
Experience troubleshooting authentication, connectivity, endpoint performance, and operating system issues.</li><li>
Working knowledge of cloud and hybrid environments, including AWS-hosted resources and identity integrations.</li><li>
Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, endpoint security, patch management, configuration management, and automated deployment processes.</li><li>
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and customer service skills.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare technical documentation and mentor junior personnel.</li><li>
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while delivering responsive, high-quality customer support in a fast-paced enterprise environment.</li></ul></div><p><b>
Preferred Certifications:</b></p><div><ul><li>
CompTIA Security+</li><li>
Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (or equivalent)</li><li>
Apple Certified IT Professional</li><li>
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (or higher)</li><li>
ITIL Foundation Certification</li><li>
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator &ndash; Associate</li></ul></div><p><b>
Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field</li></ul><div></div><p><b><br>
Security Requirements:</b></p><p>
Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or H-1B visa holders who satisfy all contract eligibility requirements. Personnel must successfully complete an FBI fingerprint-based background investigation, comply with all CBO security requirements, complete required cybersecurity and security awareness training, and execute all required non-disclosure agreements prior to performing work.</p><p><b>
Support Hours: </b>Normal support hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contractor personnel are expected to work approximately 40 hours per week. Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required to support system outages, emergencies, maintenance activities, or other mission requirements. All overtime must receive prior Government approval.</p><p><b>
Place of Performance:</b></p><p>
Primary work location: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Ford House Office Building, 2nd and D Streets SW, Washington, DC</p><p>
Occasional support may be required at designated CBO alternate facilities in Manassas, Virginia and Ashburn, Virginia.</p><p><b>
Travel: </b>No routine travel is anticipated.</p><div><b>
Benefits:</b> Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Health &amp; Dependent Care Plans, Transit &amp; Parking Spending Plan, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match, Parental Leave, Free Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance Plans, Employee Assistance Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and Referral Bonuses.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Physical Demands:</b></div><div>
While performing the duties of the job, the incumbent will be exposed to normal demands associated with an office environment. Ability to work on a computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email, and face to face. This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Work Environment:</b></div><div>
The noise level in the work environment is usually light to medium.</div><div></div><p><b><br>
Company Overview: </b>Nash Harbor Solutions (NHS) is an SBA-certified Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) 8(a) small business delivering innovative management consulting, enterprise IT, cybersecurity, engineering, acquisition, and mission support services to Federal civilian and Department of Defense customers. NHS combines deep technical expertise with proven program management capabilities to provide secure, scalable, and mission-focused solutions that enable modernization, operational excellence, and measurable results across complex Federal environments.</p><p>
NHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in accordance with all applicable laws, including VEVRAA protections for covered veterans. NHS will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of others, consistent with applicable law. <b>Nash Harbor Solutions is an E-Verify employer.</b></p><p>
NHS maintains operations in Alexandria, Virginia, with its parent Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, supporting Federal customers nationwide.</p></div>

IT Help Desk Specialist

KMRG, LLC

<div><b>Title: </b>IT Help Desk Specialist<br>
<b>Location:</b> Washington, DC<br>
<b>Schedule:</b> Full-time, onsite Monday-Friday<br>
<b>Salary: </b>$108,000 - $125,000<br>
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We are seeking an experienced IT Help Desk Specialist to support the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in Washington, DC. Your scope of work will include supporting CBO&rsquo;s IT service environment through user support, endpoint operations, access support, technology coordination, and routine service improvements that help agency staff work securely and efficiently.<br>
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This is a full-time opportunity in which we&rsquo;ll provide competitive pay, job stability, and security.<br>
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Apply today!<br>
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<b>RESPONSIBILITIES</b><br>
<i>Support Help Desk &amp; User Support</i><ul><li>
Manage help desk requests through CBO&rsquo;s ticketing system from intake through resolution</li><li>
Support a moderate ticket workload with occasional advanced troubleshooting needs</li><li>
Provide timely technical support to CBO staff for hardware, software, and endpoint issues</li><li>
Troubleshoot mobile device, authentication, connectivity, and secure access issues</li><li>
Guide users on equipment, collaboration tools, cloud services, and self-service resources</li><li>
Deliver clear ticket updates, resolution notes, and user communications through approved channels</li><li>
Respond to assigned daily office technology support needs</li><li>
Assist with conference room technology support and related user assistance</li></ul><i>
Device Deployment &amp; Endpoint Support</i><ul><li>
Prepare computer equipment for deployment using onboarding and division-specific requirements</li><li>
Image, configure, deploy, validate, and inventory Windows desktops for end users</li><li>
Configure, deploy, validate, and inventory macOS systems for end users</li><li>
Validate deployed devices against approved security baselines and inventory records</li><li>
Install, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade, and patch employee hardware and software</li><li>
Maintain peripheral components, firmware updates, and approved security configurations</li><li>
Register and configure iOS and Android devices in enterprise MDM platforms</li><li>
Load and verify software packages through approved imaging and patching tools</li><li>
Check configuration baselines through Ivanti EPM, KACE, or equivalent tools</li><li>
Support workstation deployments, refreshes, data migrations, and recovery operations</li></ul><i>
System Administration &amp; Troubleshooting</i><ul><li>
Diagnose MFA failures, identity anomalies, endpoint irregularities, and access issues</li><li>
Resolve network connectivity problems and endpoint performance issues using sound judgment</li><li>
Analyze Windows Event Viewer data to identify errors, patterns, and corrective actions</li><li>
Review macOS Console diagnostics, system logs, and monitoring data to resolve issues</li><li>
Monitor log output to validate image integrity, patch levels, and security compliance</li><li>
Administer Microsoft Entra ID / Active Directory environments with IAM governance</li><li>
Support user account provisioning, group policy adjustments, and identity lifecycle management</li><li>
Manage macOS and iOS enrollment, configuration profiles, FileVault, and authentication integration</li><li>
Apply JAMF and Microsoft Intune for endpoint automation and configuration management</li><li>
Use approved endpoint tools to support automation, policy enforcement, and device management</li></ul><i>
Security &amp; Asset Support</i><ul><li>
Validate image integrity, patch levels, endpoint security policies, and approved configurations</li><li>
Apply information security and information assurance principles in customer support activities</li><li>
Support encryption, data loss prevention, and secure credential handling during support work</li><li>
Assist with patch management and vulnerability remediation cycles across supported endpoints</li><li>
Coordinate remediation of critical and high-severity findings based on Nessus scan results</li><li>
Replace defective or obsolete components and document hardware, software, and asset changes</li><li>
Perform secure drive sanitization and destruction using BitRaser or other approved tools</li><li>
Maintain required documentation and certificates for secure drive destruction activities</li></ul><i>
Documentation &amp; Team Coordination</i><ul><li>
Create SOPs, knowledge base articles, user guides, technical procedures, and automation scripts</li><li>
Document technical procedures in a clear format for users and internal support teams</li><li>
Support Tier I personnel by promoting best practices, reviewing escalations, and resolving issues</li><li>
Coordinate with Service Desk and Network Operations teams on support and escalation needs</li><li>
Partner with Cloud Services, Engineering, Development, and Cybersecurity teams as needed</li><li>
Identify recurring problem trends and recommend practical mitigation strategies</li><li>
Recommend remedial actions such as driver updates, policy changes, or imaging corrections</li><li>
Assist with outages, service disruptions, emergencies, and incident response activities</li></ul><br>
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REQUIRED BACKGROUND
</b><ul><li>Experience with imaging, deployment, configuration management, and security baselines</li><li>
Experience using Ivanti, KACE, Microsoft Intune, JAMF, or similar endpoint tools</li><li>
Experience deploying software, managing devices, enforcing policies, and automating routine tasks</li><li>
Experience supporting AWS-hosted resources, identity services, and hybrid infrastructure integrations</li><li>
Strong understanding of advanced system administration and patch management</li><li>
Strong understanding of baseline configuration and automated imaging processes</li><li>
Strong understanding of cloud and hybrid environment management</li><li>
Strong understanding of Zero Trust security principles</li><li>
Knowledge of organizational security, compliance, and configuration standards</li><li>
Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills</li></ul><br>
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REQUIRED CAPABILITIES</b><ul><li>
Must be able to support macOS and Windows systems in an enterprise environment</li><li>
Ability to manage and troubleshoot Microsoft Entra ID / Active Directory services</li><li>
Ability to support MFA, role-based access controls, and AWS-integrated identity solutions</li><li>
Ability to diagnose authentication, connectivity, and endpoint performance issues</li><li>
Ability to analyze system logs, Windows Event Viewer data, and macOS Console diagnostics</li><li>
Ability to coordinate with Service Desk, Network Operations, and Cybersecurity teams</li><li>
Ability to support timely investigation, escalation, and remediation of technical issues</li><li>
Ability to troubleshoot and improve endpoint deployment workflows</li><li>
Ability to ensure endpoint, user, and network interactions follow security standards</li><li>
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with users and technical teams</li><li>
Ability to document technical procedures and create user-friendly guides</li><li>
Ability to mentor Level I technicians and strengthen Service Desk capability</li><li>
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and remain professional and responsive</li></ul><br>
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LOCATION
</b><ul><li>Washington, DC 20515</li></ul><br>
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TRAVEL</b><ul><li>
Travel may be required</li></ul><br>
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WORK HOURS</b><ul><li>
Monday&ndash;Friday, 40 hours per week</li></ul><br>
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TELEWORK</b><ul><li>
N/A</li></ul><br>
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CLEARANCE</b><ul><li>
U.S. citizenship required as it supports the U.S. federal government
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<b>CLIENT</b><ul><li>
 Congressional Budget Office (CBO)</li></ul><br>
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EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION</b><ul><li>
Employment Classification Eligibility &mdash; Exempt
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<b>KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer.</b> All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.<br>
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<b>Other Considerations. </b>Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual&rsquo;s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.<br>
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Koniag Government Services

Eagle Harbor Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst with a Top-Secret security clearance to support EHS and our government customer in Washington, DC.
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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.
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<b>Responsibilities:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Build, upgrade, manage and maintain VMware environments to include ESXi hosts, vCenter with advanced configuration i.e., Cluster, HA, DRS, vMotion, Distributed virtual switch, etc.</li>
<li>Configure and deploy Microsoft SQL Server 2019.</li>
<li>Operate, maintain, configure and update a Microsoft Server 2016 environment that extends to three (3) remote sites.</li>
<li>Install, configure, and administer enterprise storage systems to include Dell EMC Dell VNXE products, with a focus on Veeam.</li>
<li>Provide support for configuration, deployment and troubleshooting VMware vSphere 6.x and 7.x</li>
<li>Experience with DNS, DHCP, Group Policy Object, Domain Controller, Active Directory and WSUS.</li>
<li>Deploy upgrades and patches to server hardware and software components in physical and virtual environments as required.</li>
<li>Configure and maintain Symantec Endpoint Protection server.</li>
<li>Manage the upgrade and maintenance of the HP products to include iLO firmware and OS Software.</li>
<li>Support MDM (Mobile Device Management) administration.</li>
<li>Assist with the assessment of vendor development/test strategies, perform systems troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common problems.</li>
<li>Document processes and procedures and participate in team documentation reviews</li>
<li>Provide operational support of Cloud servers directly or in conjunction with Cloud Service Provider (CSP) such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), performance monitoring, backups, etc.</li>
<li>Manage user account access and periodic validation per Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM)/Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAH) requirements.</li>
<li>Maintain procedural and technical security compliance, examples: Authority to Operate (ATO) via approved/current Assessment and Authorization (A&A), patched servers, current anti-virus, etc.</li>
<li>Function as point of contact when working with vendors to submit service/support tickets and troubleshooting issues.</li>
<li>Participate in daily standups and submit weekly status reports.</li>
</ul>
<b>Required Skills:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Six (6) Years of experience in Systems Engineering and/or Systems Administration with Bachelor’s in Science; Four (4) Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD; or 10 years of Systems Administration experience without a degree.</li>
<li>Existing Clearance Required: Active Top-Secret clearance (the candidate may start with the Secret clearance with the understanding that he will be put up for a clearance upgrade immediately upon start).</li>
<li>Report onsite four (4) days a week.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in VMware tools such as vSphere, ESXi hosts; ability to fully manage and implement Virtual Machines without guidance and proven past experience in doing so.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in managing Storage Area Network (SAN) such as Dell VNXE and Dell EMC, Veeam.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in configuring and managing domain controllers and domain services, multi-factor authentication (MFA), Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), Windows Server 2016, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in server management/administration, hardware maintenance, and backup procedures.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in managing enterprise images and packages, ensuring timely deployments of software/security updates, integrating new hardware and software into existing infrastructure.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in identity and device management (i.e., Active Directory, Single Sign on).</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in Amazon Web Services</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of cloud productivity suites including Microsoft’s Office 365 and Google G-Suite.</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of database administration, best network and security practices, virtual LAN configurations.</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of protocols such as DHCP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, LDAP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH, Telnet, TCP, and UDP.</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of scripting and programming languages such as PowerShell and PowerCLI.</li>
</ul>
<b>Clearance Requirement:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Active Top-Secret clearance (the candidate may start with the Secret clearance with the understanding that he will be put up for a clearance upgrade immediately upon start)</li>
</ul>
<b>Desired Skills:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated experience in creating, updating, reviewing, and maintaining documentation.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to master new skills, tools, and technologies.</li>
</ul>
<b>Preferred Certifications:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>VMWare Version 6.7/7.0, Microsoft MCSE, Security+, Server+</li>
</ul>
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
<br>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.
<br>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.
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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.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

Senior Systems Analyst

Q2Impact

<div><p><b>Project Summary: </b>This contract supports the Joint Staff Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate (J5), through its Deputy Directorate for Counter Threats and International Cooperation (DDCTIC), in meeting the minimum statutory requirements of Public Law 115-68, the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017. The contract delivers WPS training and education for the Joint Force, sociocultural analysis, and data collection for annual statutory reporting. The Data Engineer supports the J5 data infrastructure underpinning all of these functions, building and maintaining the data pipelines, repositories, and AI-enabled tools that allow analysts and senior decision-makers across the directorate to access mission-critical information. This position is full-time and is contingent upon award.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Position Summary: </b>The Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the data infrastructure supporting J5 WPS statutory reporting and analytical functions. The role is responsible for identifying and integrating mission-critical data sources from across the DoW and interagency partners, managing curated datasets within the J5 Data Catalog, and developing and maintaining WPS AI agents. The Data Engineer works closely with WPS analysts and Joint Staff leadership to ensure data assets are standardized, documented, and decision-ready.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
General Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Identify, acquire, and engineer access to mission-critical data sources from across the DoW and interagency partners.</li><li>
Design, build, and maintain automated data pipelines to ingest, clean, and integrate data into a centralized repository.</li><li>
Publish and manage curated datasets as discoverable assets within the J5 Data Catalog, ensuring documentation, standardization, and accessibility for analysts and decision-makers.</li><li>
Develop and maintain WPS AI agents in support of J5 analytical and reporting requirements.</li><li>
Support data collection and collation for NATO reporting requirements and annual WPS statutory reporting.</li><li>
Produce interactive dashboards and data visualizations for senior military leadership, including Flag Officers, General Officers, and SES members.</li><li>
Prepare and present technical materials to senior leadership as required.</li><li>
Contribute to Monthly Status Reports and other deliverables as required by the PWS.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
Proven, hands-on expertise in data engineering, including building and maintaining secure data pipelines and managing data warehouse solutions in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, Azure).</li><li>
Expert-level proficiency in data programming languages (e.g., Python, R).</li><li>
Experience developing interactive dashboards for senior leadership using visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).</li><li>
Ability to prepare and present materials to Flag Officers, General Officers, or Senior Executive Service (SES) members.</li><li>
Familiarity with DoW data governance frameworks and interagency data-sharing protocols preferred.</li><li>
Experience with AI/ML tool development in a government or national security context preferred.</li><li>
Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading data-centric programs, with demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing enterprise data strategy, architecture, and governance.</li><li>
Minimum of five (5) years of function-related experience at the operational or strategic level, with a demonstrated understanding of DoW organization and operations.</li><li>
Experience includes joint doctrine, strategic planning, the operational planning process, and DoD security cooperation.</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required.</li><li>
Master's degree or higher in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Location and Travel:</b> Pentagon / National Capital Region (NCR). Telework considered only on an exception basis. Travel in support of contract requirements as directed by the COR.</p><b><br>
Requirements</b><p><b><br>
Required Security Clearance:</b> U.S. Citizenship required. Must possess and maintain a final Top Secret (TS) security clearance, fully adjudicated with an indication of &quot;determined eligibility of DCID 6/4&quot; in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS).</p></div>

Data Engineer

BOAB Ventures

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 Sr. Network Engineer III Washington, DC (100% onsite)
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 Certifications Required: CCNP The Sr. Network Engineer III provides senior-level engineering support for mission-critical enterprise networks. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions that support organizational objectives and ensure optimal performance and availability.
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 We know that you can&rsquo;t have great technology services without amazing people. We are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.
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 If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below! What you&rsquo;ll do:
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   Design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise network solutions for federal government customers.
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   Serve as a technical SME, support routing and switching technologies, resolve complex issues, contribute to Agile delivery, and provide innovative solutions that build customer trust and support mission success. What you&rsquo;ll need to succeed:
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   An active Top Secret security clearance.
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   10+ years of experience in network engineering with hands-on responsibility for core enterprise routing and switching infrastructure.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a technical field is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirements.
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   Subject matter expertise in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex routing protocols, including BGP and OSPF.
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   Experience with software-defined WAN architectures and implementations.
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   Experience with Peplink products.
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   Proven experience supporting enterprise switching environments, including VLANs, STP, and related Layer 2 technologies.
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   Experience managing and maintaining high-availability, high-performance network backbones in mission-critical environments.
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   Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, ISR, Catalyst, and Nexus platforms.
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   Explicit experience performing network traffic analysis.
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   Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.
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   Required technical certifications include CCNP Enterprise The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:
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   The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
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   The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
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   Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
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   This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies, which may include:
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   Performance-based bonuses
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Sr. Network Engineer with Security Clearance

hatch IT

<div><p>hatch I.T. is partnering with Expression to find an<b> AI/ML Engineer</b>. See details below:</p>
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About The Role:</b></p>
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Expression is seeking an experienced AI/ML Engineer to design, optimize, and evaluate machine learning capabilities that operate efficiently on heterogeneous edge computing platforms. Working closely with software engineers, you will develop AI pipelines that enable intelligent signal characterization, data prioritization, distributed inference, and decision support while operating within constrained compute, bandwidth, and communications environments.</p>
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The ideal candidate has strong expertise in applied machine learning, modern LLM technologies, edge AI optimization, and production deployment of AI systems.</p>
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Security Clearance</b>: Eligible to obtain Secret or Top Secret Clearance (U.S citizenship required)</p>
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About the Company:</b></p>
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Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression&rsquo;s &ldquo;Perpetual Innovation&rdquo; culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for their clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with their clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.</p>
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Responsibilities:</b></h3><div>
<ul><li>Design and implement AI capabilities supporting intelligent data characterization, classification, prioritization, and decision support.</li>
<li>Evaluate, optimize, and deploy open-weight foundation models appropriate for resource-constrained edge environments.</li>
<li>Develop efficient inference pipelines supporting heterogeneous compute environments ranging from embedded processors to workstation-class systems.</li>
<li>Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), semantic search, and knowledge retrieval capabilities where appropriate.</li>
<li>Design AI orchestration workflows supporting distributed inference across multiple edge devices.</li>
<li>Develop evaluation methodologies for AI accuracy, latency, resource utilization, and operational performance.</li>
<li>Implement model monitoring, observability, testing, and automated evaluation frameworks.</li>
<li>Collaborate with software engineers to integrate AI models into production software platforms.</li>
<li>Optimize models using quantization, pruning, distillation deployment technologies.</li>
<li>Support experimentation involving multimodal data sources, sensor-derived features, and structured mission data.</li>
<li>Develop AI governance practices including model evaluation, explainability, responsible AI, and secure deployment.</li>
<li>Document model development, evaluation results, and technical recommendations.</li>
<li>Support customer demonstrations and prototype evaluations.</li>
</ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications:</b></h3><div>
<ul><li>Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related discipline. An advanced degree is preferred.</li>
<li>5-8+ years of professional experience developing production AI or machine learning applications.</li>
<li>Strong Python programming experience.</li>
<li>Experience with PyTorch.</li>
<li>Experience deploying LLMs in production environments.</li>
<li>Experience with LangGraph, LangChain, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel, or similar orchestration frameworks.</li>
<li>Experience implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).</li>
<li>Experience with vector databases and semantic search.</li>
<li>Experience deploying AI models on edge or resource-constrained devices.</li>
<li>Experience with model optimization techniques including quantization, model compression, or inference acceleration.</li>
<li>Experience designing evaluation frameworks for AI systems.</li>
<li>Experience with Docker and cloud-native AI deployment.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</li>
</ul></div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Preferred Qualifications:
</b></h3><div><ul><li>Experience applying AI to sensor analytics, time-series data, or signal processing.</li>
<li>Experience with software-defined radio data, RF analytics, or geospatial data analytics.</li>
<li>Experience developing multimodal AI applications.</li>
<li>Experience deploying AI across distributed edge computing environments..</li>
<li>Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or Federal customers.</li>
<li>Experience working in bandwidth-constrained or disconnected operational environments.</li>
<li>Experience supporting National Security or Federal Civilian customers.</li>
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</div><div><div><p><b>Benefits:</b></p>
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Expression offers competitive salaries and benefits, such as:</p>
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<li>401k matching</li>
<li>PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance</li>
<li>Education reimbursement up to $10,000/yr</li>
<li>Complimentary life insurance</li>
<li>Generous PTO and 11 days of holiday leave</li>
<li>Onsite gym facility and trainer</li>
<li>Commuter Benefits Plan</li>
<li>In-office Cold Brew Coffee</li>
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</div></div><p>We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

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