Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

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 Systems Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate brings a deep technical background across enterprise systems integration, wireless and mobile infrastructure, secure communications, and cloud technologies, with extensive experience operating in mission-driven environments. We have opportunities in Systems Engineering in Herndon, VA; McLean; VA; and Chantilly; VA. Responsibilities: * Lead end-to-end systems engineering efforts to transition prototype capabilities into production-grade enterprise solutions with high organizational visibility.
* Conduct new hardware testing, integration, and validation to ensure interoperability across complex, multi-domain architectures.
* Maintain and manage production environments, including patching, code stream modifications, software upgrades, and configuration updates for customers and stakeholders.
* Design, document, and maintain systems architecture diagrams using Visio and similar tools, capturing current and target state configurations.
* Design, build, maintain, and support Linux server infrastructure (CentOS, Ubuntu) and virtualized environments.
* Administer and troubleshoot physical and virtual server environments using VMware, vSphere, and related hypervisor technologies.
* Manage and maintain MariaDB databases and associated backend systems.
* Support system accreditation processes, ensuring all infrastructure meets sponsor security and compliance requirements.
* Ensure devices connect successfully to secured wireless networks and troubleshoot connectivity issues across enterprise wireless environments.
* Manage and support mobile device operations and transitions, including the engineering of new enterprise mobile device solutions collaborating across multiple technical teams.
* Meet and enforce all security requirements for wireless infrastructure in compliance with applicable standards.
* Leverage AWS technologies including VPC, EC2 instances, and S3 buckets to support mission infrastructure and hybrid cloud architectures.
* Manage Certificate Authorities (CAs) and issue certificates to network devices and Identity Services Engine (ISE) platforms.
* Support and administer network access control (NAC) solutions using Cisco ISE to enforce endpoint compliance.
* Utilize OpenXT and related secure endpoint technologies in support of program requirements.
* Utilize SPLUNK and other analytics tools to monitor, analyze, and correlate real-time network and systems data.
* Employ automated network management tools to perform monitoring and control of managed elements in accordance with established procedures.
* Serve as a Tier 3/4 escalation resource for complex systems and network incidents; conduct root cause analysis and drive resolution.
* Monitor mission WANs distributed across worldwide enterprise architectures and develop, analyze, and report performance metrics for system requirements assurance.
* Collaborate with enterprise network counterparts to maintain and deliver the infrastructure backbone supporting mission operations.
* Deploy solutions to customers and provide hands-on training across all customer segments.
* Coordinate with Branch Chiefs, Technical Directors, and program leadership on the strategic direction of key projects.
* Respond to and resolve trouble tickets and customer requests in a timely and professional manner.
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to organizational best practices, engineering standards, and technical playbooks. Requirements: * BS in Computer Science, Information Systems Security, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
* 10+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in systems engineering, integration, and operations in support of government or intelligence community programs.
* Demonstrated experience in Linux server administration (CentOS 7, Ubuntu) and Windows desktop/server environments.
* Proficiency with virtualization technologies including VMware and vSphere.
* Experience with AWS cloud services (VPC, EC2, S3) in support of enterprise or government architectures.
* Experience with Cisco ISE and certificate management, including operation of Certificate Authority (CA) infrastructure.
* Hands-on experience using SPLUNK for real-time data analysis and network monitoring.
* Strong background in wireless infrastructure, mobile device management, and enterprise endpoint security.
* Ability to produce and maintain technical documentation, systems diagrams, and architecture presentations for diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
* Experience supporting system accreditation and compliance processes (RMF/ICD 503).
* US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required Desired Experience: * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or active pursuit.
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or equivalent cloud certification.
* Experience with MariaDB or similar relational database administration.
* Familiarity with OpenXT or other secure virtualization/endpoint technologies used in IC environments.
* Experience with COMSEC equipment, encryption devices (KIV-7, KG-84), and secure communications protocols.
* Background operating in cyber threat analysis, information assurance, or computer network operations roles.
* Familiarity with DISA STIGs and DoD/IC security compliance frameworks.
* Experience with automated network management tools (HP OpenView, MaxView, SMAC) and ITSM ticketing platforms (REMEDY, SRS, SIEBEL).
* Background with tactical communications, satellite systems, or military-grade network operations. 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