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Systems Engineer 1 with Security Clearance

The Swift GroupAnnapolis Junction, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Systems Engineer role at The Swift Group offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical missions, grow your technical expertise in areas like Linux and VMWare, and collaborate with government stakeholders. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical and leadership skills, a commitment to technical integrity, and are eager to shape innovative system designs within a supportive, employee-focused environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
Posted
1 week ago
SwiftActive DirectoryVMware

Job Description

The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe. We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join us in Annapolis-Junction, MD.

The Systems Engineer is responsible for analyzing user requirements, concepts of operations, and high-level system architectures to develop detailed system requirements specifications. This role leads system design and development activities, guiding stakeholders in refining requirements, evaluating alternatives, and conducting feasibility studies. The engineer provides technical leadership across the integration of requirements, design, and technology, ensuring new systems and enhancements are effectively incorporated into ongoing operations.

Responsibilities also include developing system architecture and design documentation, as well as supporting implementation planning through the creation of system engineering management plans and integration and test strategies. The Systems Engineer regularly collaborates with government stakeholders to address technical considerations, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with mission objectives, while maintaining overall accountability for the technical integrity of deliverables and effective communication with program teams and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Strong Linux skills/experience
  • Experience working with VMWare
  • Experience with STE/STN Desired Experience:
  • Nifi
  • Centrify
  • Windows Active Directory
  • Arista
  • Omnissa
  • Horizon View
  • Storage arrays
  • McAfee/Trellix Requirements:
  • HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience with system engineering
  • OR Bachelor's degree in a Technology field and 7+ years of experience with system engineering
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

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