Network Engineer

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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