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Koniag IT Systems, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Technical Advisor with Secret security clearance to support KITS and our government customer. This is a remote position.

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.

Koniag IT Systems (KITS) is seeking a senior Technical Advisor to support our Defense customers, providing subject matter expertise, strategic guidance, and technical leadership to stakeholders responsible for Operational Technology (OT) supporting defense operations.

This senior leader role focuses on both customer support and corporate growth. For customers, this role advises senior leadership, program managers, and system owners on the design, modernization, cybersecurity, and risk management of OT environments across the defense enterprise. Additionally, this role supports growth opportunities related to OT and the broader Huntsville, AL market.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

+ Serve as a strategic advisor to Defense stakeholders on the planning, governance, and evolution of Operational Technology (OT) capabilities supporting mission readiness and resilience.

+ Act as a thought leader for OT within mission environments, shaping conversations on IT/OT convergence, mission assurance, and operational resilience.

+ Advise customers and project teams on enterprise-level OT strategy, aligning technology investments with operational priorities, threat environments, and long-term defense objectives.

+ Identify capability gaps, emerging mission needs, and future-state opportunities across OT portfolios.

+ Support business development and growth initiatives for broader defense opportunities, with a focus on the Huntsville market, by advising on capture strategies, shaping requirements, and contributing to proposals

+ Build and maintain trusted relationships with DoD customers, program offices, and industry partners to expand the company’s footprint

+ Participate in customer discussions, industry days, and technical exchanges to position the company as a strategic OT advisor of choice.

Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline.

+ 12+ years of progressive experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs, mission environments, or national security initiatives.

+ Demonstrated experience serving in a strategic advisory, consulting, or senior technical leadership role influencing government decision-makers.

+ Proven experience advising on enterprise modernization efforts, legacy system sustainment, and capability roadmapping rather than hands-on system administration.

+ Familiarity with DoD acquisition, requirements development, and governance processes

Clearance Requirement:

+ Active Secret security clearance required; Top Secret (TS/SCI) strongly preferred

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, 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.

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 [email protected] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

_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_

Job Details

Job Family** **Software and Systems Development

Pay Type** **Salary