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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # API Connect Implementation Support Specialist 102205 - **Company:** The Information Technology - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Github, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Routing, OAuth, OpenID, OpenShift, Migration Manager, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Swagger, Single Sign-On, Openapi, Data Logging, Software Security, Apigee, Backend, Kubernetes, Data Analytics, Enterprise Integration, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Terraform, Devsecops, Api Management, Jenkins, Mulesoft, Microservices - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8980807/api-connect-implementation-support-specialist-102205 ## About the Role The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in API lifecycle management, enterprise integration, and secure API platform migrations, along with a proven ability to operate within classified environments., * 5+ years of experience with API Management platforms, including strong expertise in API Connect * 3+ years of experience with API gateway technologies (e.g., Kong, Apigee, MuleSoft, AWS API Gateway) * Proven experience with API platform migrations (Kong * API Connect highly preferred) * Deep understanding of RESTful API design (OpenAPI/Swagger), API security (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, API keys) * Microservices architecture * Experience working in federal or highly regulated environment. Desired Skills: * API Connect certifications * Experience with Kubernetes / OpenShift deploymentsb, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). * Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures * Knowledge of FISMA, NIST 800-53, or similar frameworks ## Description Seeking a highly experienced API Connect Architect/Consultant to lead and support the replacement of Kong API Gateway with API Connect within a secure government environment. This resource will play a critical role across the entire program lifecycle, from strategy and planning through deployment and post-production optimization., * Assess the current Kong-based API ecosystem, including architecture, services, policies, and integrations. * Define a migration strategy and roadmap to transition from Kong to API Connect. * Lead technical discovery sessions with stakeholders, architects, and security teams. * Develop target-state architecture aligned to API Connect capabilities (Gateway, Manager, Developer Portal, Analytics). * Establish API governance framework, standards, and best practices. * Identify gaps, risks, and mitigation strategies for migration. * Design secure, scalable API architectures using API Connect. * Define API lifecycle processes including design, build, publish, secure, monitor, and retire. Architect integration with: * Identity providers (e.g., LDAP, SSO, OAuth/OIDC) * Backend systems and microservices * CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling * Implement security policies aligned with federal and agency-specific requirements. * Lead and execute migration of APIs from Kong to API Connect. 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