Network Engineer

The Swift Group, LLC; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Swift Group, headquartered near Reston, VA, seeks a Network Engineer in Tysons Corner, VA to design technical solutions, interpret requirements, and provide oversight through project execution.

The role emphasizes security, cost-of-ownership, and collaboration with system admins and developers. Candidates should have extensive firewall/VPN experience and TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, IT, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of networking engineering experience.
• Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper firewall managers.
• Extensive experience designing, engineering, and deploying multi-firewall solutions.
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute network installation and engineering tasks, including configuring and maintaining LAN/WAN equipment.
• Plan network architectures, design layouts, and configure systems to support user and organizational requirements.
• Conduct expert-level analysis of voice, video, and data networks and upgrade OS/protocol suites.
• Define, maintain, and enhance security posture of the network environment.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and test plans for IT installations.
• Provide Tier I, II, and III technical support for network issues across systems.

Skills

Mentorship

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

BS in computer science/related field

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto

Juniper

IPsec VPNs

LAN/WAN

NGFW

Job description

Swift 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 Network Engineer in Tysons Corner, VA. The ideal candidate will design technical solutions for complex challenges and provide technical oversight throughout project execution. This role includes interpreting requirements, mapping them to technical components, and establishing processes to support successful implementation. The engineer will ensure all solutions follow industry best practices, emphasize strong security, and minimize total cost of ownership. Responsibilities also include assessing internal and external customer IT infrastructure needs and developing solutions such as capacity planning, system configuration and tuning, backup monitoring, and hardware and software installations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute network installation and engineering tasks, including configuring and maintaining LAN and WAN equipment such as firewalls, routers, switches, servers, workstations, storage devices, A/V equipment, and equipment racks.
• Plan network architectures, design layouts, and configure systems to support user and organizational requirements.
• Conduct expert-level analysis of voice, video, and data communications networks, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites.
• Define, maintain, and enhance the overall security posture of the network environment.
• Perform security audits, assess system health, and implement corrective actions to strengthen the program’s security posture.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including "build-to" and "as-built" documents, implementation guides, and test plans for physical and logical IT installations.
• Participate in technical system planning that extends beyond the network, ensuring alignment with applications and systems that rely on the delivered network.
• Provide Tier I, II, and III technical support, including troubleshooting and resolving network issues across a broad range of systems.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
• 10+ years of related Networking Engineering experience
• 10+ years experience designing, engineering, and deploying controlled interfaces
• More than 10 years of experience deploying and managing Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper firewall manager servers
• Extensive experience designing, engineering, and deploying multi-firewall solutions
• Experience deploying firewalls in multicast network environments
• Experience designing, engineering, and deploying firewall vendor transitioning plans
• Strong understanding of allowing voice and video traffic across port-based firewalls and NGFW platforms
• 8+ years configuring and maintaining Cisco ASA and Next-Generation Firewalls
• Experience with IPsec site-to-site VPNs utilizing PKI (CA)
• Experience deploying and supporting Remote Access VPN solutions
• 7+ years configuring, designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN devices
• Deep understanding of routing protocols and concepts including EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, and IP MPLS
• Experience designing, engineering, and deploying firewalls in a multicast network
• Basic understanding of QoS concepts
• Experience with network monitoring technologies
• Proven ability to transform ambiguous requirements or problems into clear, actionable technical solutions
• Skilled at collaborating with system administrators, storage administrators, and application developers to resolve complex issues
• Strong experience in complex problem research, management, and resolution
• Ability to mentor and support junior network engineers
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience

• Experience designing, engineering, and deploying Zero-Trust solutions
• Experience designing, engineering, and deploying Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions
• Hands-on experience and certifications with Juniper, Palo Alto, or Cisco Next-Generation Firewalls
• Experience configuring, designing, and troubleshooting QoS in LAN and WAN environments
• Highly skilled in organization, coordination, teamwork, and interpersonal communication

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.

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.