The Swift Group, LLC · 11 hours ago
Network Engineer
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$50K/yr - $290K/yr
6+ years expThe Swift Group, LLC is a mission-driven services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA, supporting various sectors including Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community. They are seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer at the Senior and Expert level who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex IP networks while collaborating closely with cyber teams and mentoring junior engineers.
Information TechnologySoftwareTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage complex IP networks (enterprise and service‑provider scale)
Routing and switching including planning, configuring, and optimizing EIGRP, BGP, OSPF/ISIS; implement switching features including STP, LACP, VTP, and related services
Plan and deliver MPLS/BGP transport services and integrations between service providers
Develop network designs, implementation/migration plans, and technical documentation; brief designs to review boards
Automate provisioning, configuration, and validation using tools such as Ansible and Python; contribute to continuous integration and test automation
Operate at Tier 3/4 for complex incidents and lifecycle maintenance; perform upgrades and performance tuning
Implement and support SD‑WAN/SDN, virtualization, and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Harden networks and support security controls (firewalls, VPNs, ACLs); collaborate closely with cyber teams
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred and 6+ years of relevant experience
In‑depth knowledge of network architecture, design, and implementation
Proficiency with routing (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF/ISIS) and switching (STP, LACP, VTP)
Experience with network automation, SD‑WAN/SDN, and cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Ability to create designs, implementation plans, and technical notes; strong briefing skills
Experience deploying MPLS networks; proven ability to learn and master new technologies independently
US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
Preferred
Certifications such as Network+, CCNP, CCIE, JNCIA, JNCIP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, RHCA, or similar
Hands-on experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and NAC profiling
Knowledge of firewall and VPN technologies and management tools
Experience with network virtualization and Software Defined Networking (SDN) platforms
Background in securing complex network environments and implementing zero-trust architectures
Broad understanding of systems engineering and modern network design principles
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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