About the role

What will you do at Swift?

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 Network Engineer to join our growing

team. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded network professional who brings deep

technical expertise across the full spectrum of enterprise networking — from

core routing and switching to modern cloud-integrated, AI-ready infrastructure.

This role demands someone who can architect, operate, and evolve complex

networks in support of mission-critical government and intelligence community

environments.

We have opportunities in Network Engineering in Herndon, VA; McLean; VA; and

Chantilly; VA.

Responsibilities

* Network Architecture & Design: Design, implement, and manage enterprise and
service-provider scale networks spanning LAN, WAN, data center, and cloud
environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security at every layer.
* Routing & Switching: Configure and optimize dynamic routing protocols (BGP,
OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and advanced switching technologies (STP, LACP, VTP,
802.1Q) across complex multi-site topologies.
* Cloud & AI Infrastructure: Architect and operate Cisco Cloud & AI
Infrastructure (CAI) solutions, including data center fabric, AI/ML
networking, and high-performance compute connectivity; support integration of
AI workload infrastructure into enterprise and hybrid cloud environments.
* MPLS & Transport Services: Design and deliver MPLS/BGP transport services;
manage integrations between service provider and customer environments.
* Network Security: Enforce security controls including next-generation
firewalls, VPNs (IPsec/SSL), ACLs, network segmentation, and Zero Trust
architecture; collaborate closely with Cybersecurity teams on policy and
compliance.
* Cloud & Hybrid Networking: Architect and manage SD-WAN, SDN, and NFV
solutions; design and support hybrid cloud networking across AWS, Azure,
and/or GCP, including connectivity, routing, and security policy enforcement.
* Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code: Automate network provisioning,
configuration management, and validation using Ansible, Python, Terraform,
and similar tools; integrate with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
workflows.
* Network Access Control: Deploy and manage NAC technologies (e.g., Cisco ISE)
to enforce endpoint compliance and control access to sensitive network
segments.
* Network Management & Assurance: Administer enterprise network management
platforms; leverage AI/ML-driven analytics, telemetry, and assurance tooling
to proactively monitor performance, identify anomalies, and drive rapid issue
resolution.
* Operations & Incident Response: Serve as the Tier 3/4 escalation point for
complex network incidents; conduct root cause analysis, capacity planning,
lifecycle management, and performance tuning.
* Documentation & Stakeholder Communication: Produce and maintain network
designs, architecture diagrams, implementation plans, and change management
documentation; deliver technical briefings to both technical and
non-technical audiences.
* Mentorship & Standards Development: Mentor junior engineers and contribute to
organizational standards, engineering playbooks, and best practices.

Requirements

* BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a
related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
* 8+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operating
enterprise-grade IP networks
* Deep expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and switching
technologies (STP, LACP, VTP, 802.1Q)
* Expertise with Cisco Cloud & AI Infrastructure (CAI), including data center
networking, high-performance compute fabrics, and AI/ML workload connectivity
* Proficiency with Cisco platforms across routing, switching, security
(ASA/Firepower), and data center product lines; experience with additional
vendors (Juniper, Palo Alto, Aruba) a plus
* Experience designing and operating secure network architectures including
firewall policy, VPN technologies, ACLs, and network segmentation
* Hands-on experience with SD-WAN/SDN solutions and cloud networking (AWS,
Azure, and/or GCP)
* Demonstrated proficiency with network automation tools and scripting
(Ansible, Python, or similar) and familiarity with infrastructure-as-code
practices
* Experience with NAC platforms (e.g., Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass) and endpoint
access control policy enforcement
* Ability to produce technical documentation, network diagrams, and
architecture presentations for diverse audiences
* US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
required
Desired Experience:
* Active CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent professional-level network
engineering certification
* Experience with Cisco data center technologies including Nexus switching,
ACI, and UCS
* Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure networking requirements including
high-throughput, low-latency fabric design and GPU cluster connectivity
* Experience with MPLS transport services and inter-provider BGP peering
* Background operating satellite, wireless, or tactical communications networks
in support of government or military missions
* Familiarity with VoIP/VTC infrastructure (SIP, H.323) and QoS engineering
* Experience supporting system accreditation processes (RMF/ICD 503) and
hardening networks to applicable security standards
* Exposure to IPv6 design and dual-stack migration planning
* Experience with network forensics, packet analysis (Wireshark, tcpdump), and
incident response or intrusion analysis support
* Experience operating large-scale, high-availability network environments in
cleared government or IC contexts
* Familiarity with DISA STIGs and DoD/IC network security compliance frameworks
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.
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Which skills does this role require?

Network architectureRouting protocolsCisco Cloud & AI InfrastructureNetwork securityTerraformOSPFNetwork EngineerEIGRPIS-ISCloud & AI InfrastructureZero TrustNetwork SecurityRMFICD 503DISA STIGsMachine Learning

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