Network Engineer

The Swift Group; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work in Tysons Corner

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Swift Group in Tysons Corner, VA is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer to design technical solutions for complex challenges and provide oversight through project execution.

You will interpret requirements, map them to network components, and ensure security best practices while minimizing total cost of ownership. This role requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and hands-on experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper platforms.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain LAN/WAN equipment including firewalls, routers, switches, servers, and storage.
• Plan network architectures and ensure alignment with applications and systems.
• Perform security audits and strengthen overall security posture.
• Develop technical documentation and implementation guides.
• Provide Tier I-III support and mentor junior engineers.

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.

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