The Swift Group, LLC · 14 hours ago
Senior Systems Engineer (Cloud and Platform Engineering) (Copy)
Chantilly, 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 Cloud DevOps Engineer to architect, build, deploy, and sustain a robust cloud environment, focusing on Kubernetes clusters and containerized workloads in support of various mission applications.
Information TechnologySoftwareTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect, build, deploy, and maintain Kubernetes-based platforms supporting containerized software applications, data processing pipelines, and AI/ML workloads
Design, develop, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Build, enhance, and sustain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Helm, Kubernetes, Harbor, Nexus, and related technologies
Deploy, orchestrate, monitor, and troubleshoot workloads across development, test, and production environments
Collaborate cross-functionally with systems engineers, software engineers, data scientists, analysts, project managers, and other engineering teams
Assist developers and system administrators in understanding Kubernetes architectures and platform capabilities to support future mission enhancements
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, platform, and application issues and provide operational support to mission users
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and performance
Write and maintain technical documentation including system documentation, processes, procedures, and training materials
Provide recommendations for continuous improvement to enhance scalability, security, automation, and operational efficiency
Work alongside other engineers to sustain and advance the organization’s cloud and platform capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, training, and experience
5+ years of hands-on experience working with Kubernetes in cloud or on-prem environments
Demonstrated experience with major cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Strong experience with container technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, or similar platforms
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code and configuration automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible
Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, and configuration formats such as JSON and YAML
Strong hands-on experience administering Linux-based systems and performing shell scripting
Understanding of PKI, TLS, and X.509 authentication mechanisms
Experience supporting large-scale software deployments and CI/CD pipelines in production environments
US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Preferred
Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana
Understanding of GitOps principles and tools such as Flux and ArgoCD
Experience managing and troubleshooting GPU-based workloads, including CUDA
Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or ONNX
Hands-on experience with software development and programming in Python
Familiarity with authentication and authorization frameworks such as OAuth and Keycloak
Knowledge of container security tools such as Clair, Anchore, Rapid7, and/or NeuVector
Experience with container registry technologies such as Harbor, Amazon ECR, Docker Hub, or similar platforms
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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