DevOps Engineer

the-swift-group; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Swift Group, a Reston-based services and solutions company, seeks a DevOps Engineer to design, deploy, and manage cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure. You will work with Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD tools to enable reliable, scalable systems for mission-critical programs.

Responsibilities include container orchestration, IaC automation, Linux monitoring, and on-premise edge deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or a related field required.
• Mid-level candidates: 3-8 years of relevant experience.
• Senior-level candidates: 9-13 years of relevant experience.
• SME-level candidates: 14+ years of relevant experience.
• Must have hands-on AWS experience including EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure in AWS, focusing on EKS.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes across environments.
• Automate provisioning with Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor Linux-based systems for availability and performance.
• Collaborate with development to improve CI/CD with Git, Flux, and Jenkins.
• Continuously improve processes for high availability and performance.
• Support on-premise edge deployments alongside cloud.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across networks, containers, and cloud services.
• Participate in Agile development and process improvements.
• Stay current with emerging DevOps technologies and orchestration strategies.

Skills

Kubernetes orchestration

CI/CD automation

Cloud architecture design

Scripting in Python/Bash/Go

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS (EKS, EC2, S3, Lambda)

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Linux administration

Git & CI/CD tools

Job description

Locations: Columbia, MD; Augusta, GA; San Antonio, TX

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.

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our high-performing team on a dynamic program. In this role, the DevOps Engineer will work hands-on with cloud infrastructure, containerized platforms, and automation frameworks to enable scalable, secure, and efficient delivery of mission-critical systems.

This position requires expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, automation tools and scripting, with the opportunity to support cutting-edge Big Data platforms. You will help architect, deploy, and maintain infrastructure for both cloud and on-premise systems, while championing reliability, repeatability, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure solutions in AWS, with a focus on Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)


• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes across development and production environments


• Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible


• Monitor and support Linux-based systems for availability and performance


• Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and improve release cycles using tools like Git, Flux, and Jenkins


• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance


• Support deployment of portable edge-computing infrastructure to non-cloud (on-premise) environments


• Diagnose and resolve system issues across the stack, including networking, containers, and cloud services


• Participate in Agile development activities and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives


• Stay current with emerging DevOps technologies, container orchestration strategies, and cloud capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field


• Mid-level candidates: 3-8 years of relevant experience


• Senior-level candidates: 9-13 years of relevant experience


• SME-level candidates: 14+ years of relevant experience


• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda


• Proficient in Linux systems administration and troubleshooting


• Proficient in scripting/programming abilities in Python, Bash, or Go


• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)


• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC or configuration management tools


• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools


• Demonstrated ability to work in Agile environments and use tools such as JIRA and Confluence


• 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


• US citizenship and an active Secret clearance; will also accept TS/SCI or TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Desired Experience

• Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.


• Work could possibly require some on-call work.