Network Engineer with Security Clearance

The Swift Group 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. Are you a highly experienced Network Engineer with a passion for secure, scalable infrastructure design and implementation? We're looking for Network Engineers at the Senior and Expert level who thrive in complex, mission-critical environments and brings deep knowledge of network architecture, cloud integration, and Network Access Control (NAC) technologies. The ideal candidate will bring at least 6 years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with hands-on expertise in Cisco platforms, NAC implementations, and secure hybrid-cloud network solutions. The location of this job is Herndon, VA. 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 Requirements: * 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 Desired Experience: * 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 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. #LI-DI1 #Onsite

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