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Software Engineer with Security Clearance

The Swift GroupChantilly, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$5k/mo
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Swift 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're looking for a highly experienced Software Engineer to join a dynamic network and field engineering program. There are Software Engineer positions in McLean, VA, Herndon, VA, and Chantilly, VA. Responsibilities: * Analyzes functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities
* Develops codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software
* Performs maintenance on existing software products and contributes knowledge of business applications
* Writes programs according to specifications needed
* Works with technical staff to understand problems had with software and then resolve them
* Resolves customer complaints and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements
* Develops block diagrams and logic flow charts
* Provides technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met
* Software version control baseline documentation
* Develop project schedules, timelines
* Coordinate with Customer's security elements for Project Certification and Accreditation
* Experience with VPN technologies and protocols including IPSEC and SSL
* Experience in authoring documents (reports, briefings, etc.,) to support customer missions.
* Communicates with staff or clients to understand specific systems requirements
* Provides advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes
* Trains system users in system operation or maintenance
* Researches, tests, and/or verifies proper functioning of software patches and fixes Requirements: * 11+ years of relevant experience
* BS in technical field or communications; experience can be substituted for degree
* Open to potentially 10% OCONUS travel
* Tactical Communications/equipment experience
* Knowledge of how to access/use and manipulate client databases (assign actions, respond to messages, create and post messages)
* General knowledge and familiarity of field activities and how the Customer supports these activities (policies, procedures, organization etc.)
* Extensive knowledge of client communication and messaging systems
* Knowledge of how to use client systems to submit and track supply and equipment orders.
* Understanding of general field IT issues, and a general knowledge of the project management process.
* Ability to perform calendar management for Customer leadership (serves as back-up when MS is out)
* Knowledge of Customer mission areas (specifically operations)
* Knowledge of Customer directorates and their areas of focus
* Experience setting up meetings, creating agendas, arranging off-sites, and taking / publishing professional meeting minutes.
* Experience ordering and shipping materials domestically and internationally
* Knowledge and demonstrated use of MS Office Suite of tools (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access etc.)
* Working level knowledge of web products, to include SharePoint (user level only), Wikis, Databases, etc.
* US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required Desired Experience: * PMP certification
* ITIL certification
* Military Experience * Experience as a Senior Operations and Technical Manager
* Experience with domestic and overseas IT, Telecommunications, and Security
* Knowledge of field communications
* OCONUS Travel Experience Do you know anyone for this position, or other positions open at The Swift Group? We offer a $5,000 bonus for any referral candidate we hire, paid out at the new hire's 90-day mark. We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes. All inquiries must go through the recruiting team. #LI-DI1 #Onsite

Skills

Swift

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