The Swift Group, LLC · 7 hours ago
Platform Engineer
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$50K/yr - $290K/yr
5+ years expThe Swift Group is a mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. They are seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based infrastructure and software platforms, primarily using AWS environments and container orchestration technologies.
Information TechnologySoftwareTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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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