• Systems Engineer/Solution Architect

    Koniag Government Services (Chantilly, VA)


    Systems Engineer/Solution Architect

     

    Virtual

     

    Req #462

     

    Friday, May 16, 2025

     

    **Kadiak, LLC** is seeking a Systems Engineer/Solution Architect to lead the design, integration, and optimization of health IT systems within the Indian Health Service (IHS) environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in electronic health record (EHR) systems, DevOps practices, legacy system migration, systems engineering, and cybersecurity frameworks.

     

    This role requires strong technical acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to managing system lifecycle and interoperability challenges. If you're passionate about advancing healthcare technology and ensuring secure, efficient, and scalable solutions, please apply.

    Responsibilities:

    + Health IT Systems and EHR Architecture:

    + Comprehensive knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems, enterprise health IT architecture, and associated clinical/business workflows within the IHS environment.

    + Understanding of health interoperability frameworks (e.g., HL7, FHIR, Direct Secure Messaging, HIE) and data exchange requirements as specified in the Federal Register and PWS Section 5.4.1.

    + DevOps and Automation Tools:

    + Deep understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

    + Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.

    + Legacy System and Data Management:

    + Knowledge of legacy clinical and non-clinical systems within IHS and methods for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL).

    + Expertise in querying and analyzing legacy data systems to support data migration and analytics.

    + Systems Engineering and Configuration Management:

    + Knowledge of system engineering lifecycle principles including requirements management, configuration management, system validation, and risk management (per MIL-HDBK-61B).

    + Familiarity with configuration management platforms such as JIRA, Confluence, and CMDBs (Configuration Management Databases).

    + Cybersecurity and Privacy:

    + Working knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and IHS cybersecurity requirements aligned with Executive Order 14028.

    + Understanding of HIPAA and 21st Century Cures Act privacy requirements.

    Required Skills/Experience:

    + Must be a U.S. Citizen

    + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

    + Systems Analysis & Technical Documentation:

    + Ability to assess, document, and validate complex system designs and workflows.

    + Skilled in identifying integration gaps and interoperability risks, and preparing architectural artifacts.

    + Cross-functional Collaboration:

    + Strong ability to engage and coordinate with diverse technical and functional teams including program managers, clinical staff, data architects, and vendors.

    + DevOps Implementation:

    + Hands-on skills implementing CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and deployment frameworks for healthcare applications.

    + Data Querying and Analysis:

    + Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other query languages to retrieve and analyze data from legacy systems.

    + Ability to support data quality, cleansing, and validation for migration initiatives.

    + Communication and Reporting:

    + Skilled in translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

    + Ability to prepare and present system engineering assessments, risk mitigation plans, and architecture briefings.

     

    Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by 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 accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.

     

    _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_

    Other details

    + Job Family Software and Systems Development

    + Job Function Software QA Engineer

    + Pay Type Salary

    + Telecommute % 100

     

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