Description
DevOps Engineer
Location: Reston, VA
Department: Enterprise IT
Location Type: IN_OFFICE
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
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 DevOps Engineer to join our high-performing technical team in Reston, VA. In this role, you will architect, design, and implement innovative cloud solutions that enable our customers to fully leverage modern cloud technologies. You will help build robust, scalable infrastructures and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, optimized performance, and efficient delivery of secure cloud environments.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze system requirements to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud architectures
- Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of AWS and hybrid-cloud solutions that meet mission and security objectives
- Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to automate provisioning and configuration
- Implement cloud governance frameworks and ensure compliance with applicable security and regulatory standards
- Oversee automation workflows for deployment, monitoring, and operations to reduce manual effort and increase system reliability
- Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend enhancements to improve performance and cost-efficiency
- Support both development and operations teams by integrating CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and performance tuning
- Serve as a cloud expert, promoting collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning across engineering teams
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Mid-level candidates: 4-7 years of relevant experience
- Senior-level candidates: 7-9 years of relevant experience
- US citizenship with active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required
- 4–7 years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced cloud solutions
- Demonstrated expertise in AWS environments supporting multiple classification domains (e.g., IL5 to IL6+)
- Proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS
- Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
- Proficiency managing and securing Linux and Windows Server systems in production environments
- Hands-on scripting experience using Python and Bash for cloud automation
- Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and implementation of advanced security controls
- Experience supporting operational environments, managing ticket queues, and leveraging knowledge bases for issue resolution
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical topics to diverse audiences
- Active CompTIA Security+ or equivalent 8140/8570 certification (valid for at least one year)
- Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or SysOps Administrator) preferred
Desired Experience:
- Experience working in Agile development environments and familiarity with tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Knowledge of CI/CD frameworks and version control systems (Git, Jenkins, etc.)
- Familiarity with hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Background in automation, monitoring, and performance tuning in secure production systems
Please note: we are not working with staffing agencies to fill these positions and are not accepting any unsolicited resumes from agencies.
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