Kong API Gateway Specialist
eTelligent GroupWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted September 22, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
eTelligent Group is a trusted provider of IT solutions for federal agencies, specializing in data security and management, scalable identity access, legacy system modernization, and high-performance platforms. With capabilities including business and IT management, webmethods COTS SME support, and enterprise application integration, eTelligent ensures reliable operations and helps agencies stay prepared for future challenges. The company is rated at Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3, certified as a SBA Hubzone firm, and recognized under the GSA IT Schedule.
Job Description
eTel is seeking a Kong API Gateway Specialist to modernize and secure enterprise APIs for critical tax systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining Kong solutions, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and supporting high-volume API traffic. This position is crucial for maintaining a secure and reliable API infrastructure for large-scale tax filings.
Requirements
- Design, configure, and maintain Kong API Gateway (Enterprise and OSS)
- Implement plugins for authentication, authorization, rate limiting, caching, logging, and transformation
- Integrate Kong with IAM and Zero Trust initiatives
- Develop automation for Kong configurations
- Ensure compliance with federal security standards (FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST)
- Monitor and optimize API performance using Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk
- Support DevOps pipelines for API deployment
