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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.\neTel 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.\nPlace of Performance: Hybrid - Washington, DC Metro Area (IRS facilities and approved remote work locations)\nCitizenship: U.S. Citizenship required\nSecurity Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain an IRS Moderate Background Investigation (MBI)/Public Trust.\nAbout the role:\nYou will build out Kong on the IRS platform and move APIs onto it in planned waves, without breaking the systems that call them. 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