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Job description
The Swift Group is hiring a Platform Engineer — a full-time, based in Columbia, MD role. Apply directly on The Swift Group's careers page below.
Platform Engineer
Location: Columbia, MD, San Antonio, TX
Department: Enterprise IT
Location Type: IN_OFFICE
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
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 are looking for a Platform Engineer to join our high-performing team on a dynamic program. In this role, the Platform Engineer will design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based infrastructure and software platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with AWS environments, container orchestration, automation frameworks, and modern development.
This position requires strong technical fundamentals in Linux, cloud engineering, and automation, with an ability to collaborate across teams to implement robust and maintainable solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based and hybrid infrastructure solutions in AWS environments.
- Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar frameworks.
- Support deployment and management of containerized applications using Kubernetes or similar technologies.
- Contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source solutions to meet mission needs.
- Apply software engineering best practices across build, deployment, and operations lifecycles.
- Collaborate with development teams to design and implement secure, automated, and repeatable pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins).
- Troubleshoot complex systems issues across cloud, network, and platform layers.
- Work within Agile development frameworks to support rapid iteration, feedback, and continuous delivery.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives that increase reliability, maintainability, and performance of mission systems.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Mid-level candidates: 5-8 years of relevant experience
- Senior-level candidates: 9-13 years of relevant experience
- SME-level candidates: 14+ years of relevant experience
- 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python, Go, or similar languages)
- Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS
- Proficient with Linux systems administration, networking, and shell scripting (Bash/Shell)
- Experience with Kubernetes or related container orchestration technologies
- Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail and reliability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- US citizenship with an active Secret clearance; will also accept Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
- Must be able to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire
- Must be available to work on-site 4-5 days per week; flexibility is required to align with customer needs
Desired Experience:
- Experience with CI/CD tools and automated build pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins)
- Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and associated tools (JIRA, Confluence, GitHub/GitLab)
- Experience with virtualization or storage platforms (e.g., VMware, oVirt, Proxmox, Ceph, Rook, Longhorn)
- Familiarity with Big Data ecosystems such as Cloudera, Hortonworks, or MapR
- DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II certification or equivalent preferred
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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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Platform Engineer at The Swift Group?
The required skills for Platform Engineer at The Swift Group include: AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Python, Go, Linux, Bash, CI/CD, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Agile, JIRA, Confluence, GitLab, CompTIA Security+, VMware.
What is the seniority level for Platform Engineer at The Swift Group?
Platform Engineer at The Swift Group is a Mid Level / Senior / Staff level position.
How do I apply for Platform Engineer at The Swift Group?
You can view the full description and apply for Platform Engineer at The Swift Group on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/the-swift-group-platform-engineer-62bz4.