The Swift Group, LLC · 16 hours ago
Senior Cloud Engineer
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$50K/yr - $290K/yr
5+ years expThe Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. They are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to architect, design, and implement innovative cloud solutions while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and delivery of mission-aligned capabilities.
Information TechnologySoftwareTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Dan Irish
Responsibilities
Analyze and decompose requirements to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures aligned with mission objectives
Lead the design and implementation of advanced cloud solutions with a strong emphasis on resilience, performance, and industry-standard security practices
Evaluate and adopt emerging cloud technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve system capabilities and enhance performance
Develop and enforce cloud governance strategies ensuring compliance with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and security frameworks
Oversee automation of deployment, monitoring, and operational workflows to reduce manual effort and increase system efficiency
Create, manage, and secure cloud-based operating system images across multiple classification domains using AWS AMIs
Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to support integration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and lifecycle maintenance
Promote collaboration, mentorship, and continuous knowledge sharing across technical teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
US citizenship with active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required
5+ 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)
Preferred
Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or SysOps Administrator)
Benefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Financial
Retirement
Education
Time off benefits
Company
The Swift Group, LLC
The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Holton Yost
CEO
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