DevOps Engineer

The Swift Group, LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 49,996 - 290,004; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading services company in Reston, VA is seeking a DevOps Engineer to architect and design cloud solutions. This role involves building robust infrastructures, ensuring seamless integration, and adopting best practices in security and performance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with AWS, IaC tools like Terraform, and scripting in Python. A Bachelor's degree and a TS/SCI clearance are required. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive pay range of $49,996.80 to $290,004.00 are offered.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced cloud solutions.
• US citizenship with active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements to deliver scalable and secure cloud architectures.
• Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of AWS solutions.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions to automate provisioning.

Skills

AWS environments

Infrastructure-as-Code

Cloud security best practices

Python scripting

Linux and Windows Server management

CI/CD integration

Agile development tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Jira

Git

Job description

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 technical team in Reston, VA. In this role, you will architect, design, and implement innovative cloud solutions that enable our customers to fully leverage modern cloud technologies. You will help build robust, scalable infrastructures and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, optimized performance, and efficient delivery of secure cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud architectures
• Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of AWS and hybrid-cloud solutions that meet mission and security objectives
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to automate provisioning and configuration
• Implement cloud governance frameworks and ensure compliance with applicable security and regulatory standards
• Oversee automation workflows for deployment, monitoring, and operations to reduce manual effort and increase system reliability
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend enhancements to improve performance and cost-efficiency
• Support both development and operations teams by integrating CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and performance tuning
• Serve as a cloud expert, promoting collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning across engineering teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Mid-level candidates: 4-7 years of relevant experience
• Senior-level candidates: 7-9 years of relevant experience
• US citizenship with active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required
• 4–7 years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced cloud solutions
• Demonstrated expertise in AWS environments supporting multiple classification domains (e.g., IL5 to IL6+)
• Proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS
• Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Proficiency managing and securing Linux and Windows Server systems in production environments
• Hands‑on scripting experience using Python and Bash for cloud automation
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and implementation of advanced security controls
• Experience supporting operational environments, managing ticket queues, and leveraging knowledge bases for issue resolution
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical topics to diverse audiences
• Active CompTIA Security+ or equivalent 8140/8570 certification (valid for at least one year)
• Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or SysOps Administrator) preferred

Desired Experience

• Experience working in Agile development environments and familiarity with tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Knowledge of CI/CD frameworks and version control systems (Git, Jenkins, etc.)
• Familiarity with hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Background in automation, monitoring, and performance tuning in secure production systems

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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.