Software Engineer with Security Clearance

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 Software Engineer to join a dynamic program providing unique technology expertise to multiple mission areas across software development, data engineering, technical integration, network engineering, and quick reaction development. The technical work is hands-on, lab discovery focused, and multi-disciplinary. The work location is the Tidewater region of Virginia.

Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain dashboards using Node.js and Node-RED to monitor data from wireless sensors including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, TPMS, and RFID devices

• Create data collection and analytics tools using Python and Bash scripting to support sensor workflows
• Leverage Wireshark, Python, and Pyshark to ingest and analyze cellular network traffic • Automate infrastructure and operational tasks by developing playbooks and scripts within the Ansible framework
• Configure and administer internal networks, including PF Sense firewalls, to manage multi-device environments composed of servers, workstations, and surveillance cameras
• Deploy, manage, and optimize Windows and Linux servers, supporting specialized software such as OpenALPR, Rank One, BriefCam, and Axis Camera Station
• Design and manage Docker containers for scalable ingestion and correlation of sensor metadata, facial recognition data, and license plate detections
• Build and deploy computer vision applications in Python for real-time object detection in images and video feeds
• Provide field support for the installation, fabrication, and deployment of various technical systems
• Conduct reverse engineering of commercial software for internal R&D purposes
• Collaborate with developers and data scientists to deliver software development support Requirements: • 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Broad understanding of several programming languages (C++, C#, Java, Python, Node.js, SQL, Rust, etc.) • Understanding of databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and/or Oracle
• Experience with Docker, Ansible, and PF Sense for containerization, automation, and secure network configuration
• Experience with Linux/Windows server administration, including installation and maintenance of video analytics and sensor platforms
• Virtualization experience with VirtualBox or VMware
• Basic understanding of networks
• Understanding of network analysis and wireless data protocols including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, TPMS, and RFID using tools such as Wireshark and Pyshark
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required 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.