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Swift

DevOps Engineer

Swift, Reston, VA


The Swift Group is looking for a DevOps Engineer who is passionate about cloud technology, customer support, data science and/or machine learning projects. Bring your experience to the team or a desire to learn it! We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team and play a key role in automating and optimizing our software development and deployment pipeline. The ideal candidate will be experienced in scripting, coding, and collaborating with the "end users" from external groups as well as partners across the community. You will create and deploy the environments to further AI research via AWS cloud GPU compute and deploy stand-alone applications. You will also lead efforts to modernize legacy systems into a contemporary architecture format via Terraform. We value collaboration and innovation, and we're excited to have someone who enjoys problem-solving and is eager to learn new technologies. If you thrive in a supportive environment and are eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The location of this job is Reston, VA.

Key Responsibilities:

  • DevOps is part of a team that is responsible for deploying and maintaining multiple development environments on AWS infrastructure.
  • Create, and manage scripts and templates in Github along with documentation to support users.
  • Assist the ISSE Team with implementing security controls to ensure compliance.
  • Actively monitor servers and infrastructure for issues creating customized solutions where applicable.


Required Qualifications:

  • BS Computer Science or equivalent
  • 5+ years of relevant experience working in at least one of the following cloud environments (AWS preferred, Google Compute Environment, Azure or others)
  • Familiarity using terraform and module creation for deployments via IaC
  • Strong Linux troubleshooting skills
  • Able to set up build and maintain Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience using a current automation/orchestration tool suite
  • Strong knowledge of git and version controlling in Github or GitLab
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience working with AWS Commercial Cloud Enterprise services.
  • Experience with working with multiple teams
  • Experience working in an Agile work environment
  • AWS Certifications are a plus, but not necessary! We will help you achieve them if interested.


The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.