Technical/ Functional Expert (Network) 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 Network Technical/ Functional Expert to join a growing team in the following locations: Annapolis Junction, MD & Salt Lake City, UT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced network support across all locations, encompassing system-level design, architectural planning, and enterprise-grade security implementation.
• Design and maintain secure network boundaries, leveraging datacenter virtualization technologies and infrastructure spanning CAN, MAN, and LAN environments.
• Utilize packet capture and analysis tools to monitor and troubleshoot network performance.
• Configure and optimize TCP/IP protocol stacks, routing and switching protocols, and stateful firewall systems.
• Implement and manage Layer 3 and Layer 4 access controls to ensure robust network segmentation and security.
• Perform hands-on physical installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure components such as routers, switches, load balancers, and security appliances.
• Design and architect enterprise-grade security solutions, datacenter virtualization environments, and CAN/MAN/LAN infrastructure with a focus on scalability and resilience.
• Lead the development of secure enterprise boundaries and datacenter architectures, applying best practices in network security and segmentation.
• Create detailed system diagrams and deliver high-level technical presentations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Experienced in packet capture software.
• Provide expert-level support for Cisco-based networking equipment, ensuring optimal performance through advanced troubleshooting and system optimization.
• Demonstrated expertise in installing, configuring, and supporting a wide range of network technologies, including:
• Cisco IOS, CatOS, and NxOS
• Network filtering and access control mechanisms
• Ciscoworks, TACACS+, ASA, FWSM, and HP Openview
• Cisco routers and switches, F5/Cisco load balancers
• Infiniband, Juniper devices, FiberChannel (FC) SAN, and IPSEC-based VPNs

Requirements:

• At least 5 years' experience demonstrated within the Department of Defense (DoD) in Network Engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering, System Engineering or related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience total is required in Network Engineering.
• Must have datacenter network design and architecture experience to include installation and configuration of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls and IPSEC virtual private networks.
• DoD 8570 IAT II Certification

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.