About the role

What will you do at Swift?

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.

Swift is looking for a Network Engineer to join our high-performing team on a

dynamic, mission-focused program. In this role, the Network Engineer will be

responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network

infrastructures in direct support of the mission. This position offers hands-on

opportunities to architect enterprise-scale network solutions spanning LAN/WAN

environments, advanced SDN technologies, and multi-data center configurations.

Candidates can choose to work in either Warrenton, VA or Tysons Corner, VA.

Responsibilities

* Design and implement complex network architectures based on customer
requirements and industry best practices, including LAN, WAN, and multi-data
center configurations.
* Install, configure, and maintain network equipment including Cisco ACI, Cisco
DCNM, OTV, and VMware NSX to support enterprise operations.
* Troubleshoot and resolve network issues related to connectivity, performance,
and security, leveraging deep expertise in routing, switching, and network
protocols.
* Develop and maintain configuration plans for Cisco ACI design, planning,
implementation, and testing across multi-data center environments.
* Analyze network traffic using a variety of tools to assess security-related
events and support rapid identification and isolation of incidents and
outages.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with IT disciplines, including Storage,
Platform, and Application teams, to troubleshoot and resolve complex
infrastructure problems.
* Create architectural design solutions and present them to client
stakeholders, including senior leadership.
* Drive project-based development of new network capabilities through the full
lifecycle, from concept and requirements gathering to implementation and
support.
* Design, deploy, and maintain boundary security solutions with exposure to
enterprise network architecture and NextGen Firewall technologies.
* Develop unique solutions that meet customer requirements and align with
industry best practices, including network programmability and automation.
* Maintain systems documentation and support compliance and audit activities,
keeping customers informed of incident progress, changes, and coordinated
outages.
* Provide technical mentorship to other engineers and participate in 24x7
on-call rotation to resolve issues outside normal business hours.

Requirements

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related
technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education,
certifications, training, and experience.
* 10+ years of hands-on experience architecting and designing IP networks and
associated technologies in enterprise environments.
* In-depth understanding of networking including routing, switching, network
monitoring, and management.
* Expert-level knowledge of SDN engagements built around Cisco ACI, including
design, planning, implementation, and testing in multi-data center
configurations.
* Experience designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting network
technologies and protocols including VXLAN/EVPN.
* Strong troubleshooting skills specific to network connectivity and security,
with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
* Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining boundary security solutions
and enterprise network architectures.
* Professional familiarity with the customer’s enterprise networks and Cisco
ACI technology.
* US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Desired Experience:
* Experience with Network Access Control, segmentation, and security compliance
standards.
* Experience with site-to-site VPNs and/or remote access VPN solutions.
* Network programmability skills for automating network tasks using tools such
as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Python, and REST APIs.
* Experience with Data Center and co-location solutions as they relate to SDN
architecture and design.
* Hands-on experience configuring and administering Cisco ACI, Cisco DCNM, OTV,
and VMware NSX.
* Familiarity with Software Defined Networking (SDN) disaggregation
technologies, methodologies, and open-source solutions.
* Demonstrated experience designing and implementing network reference
architectures from mission requirements gathering through technology rollout,
including capacity management and technical documentation.
* Ability to brief complex technical information to senior leadership.
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 engineeringCisco ACICisco DCNMOTVVMware NSXRoutingSwitchingVXLANEVPNNetwork securitySDNLANWANNetwork automationPythonAnsibleNetwork EngineerNetwork SecurityNextGen FirewallPuppetChefREST APIsData CenterTS/SCI with PolygraphInfrastructureNetwork ProgrammabilityCapacity ManagementNetwork Access Control

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