Platform Engineer

the-swift-group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Swift Group is seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure cloud-based infrastructure and software platforms in a dynamic program. The role emphasizes hands-on work with AWS, container orchestration, automation frameworks, and modern development practices.

You will work across Linux, cloud engineering, and automation to deliver robust, maintainable solutions, collaborating with teams to implement secure, automated pipelines and reliable mission systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of Platform Engineering or Software Development experience.
• Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS.
• Proficient with Linux systems administration, networking, and shell scripting (Bash/Shell).
• Experience with Kubernetes or related container orchestration technologies.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail and reliability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• US citizenship with an active Secret clearance; TS/SCI or CI Poly also accepted.
• Must be able to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must be available to work on-site 4-5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based and hybrid infrastructure solutions in AWS environments.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or similar frameworks.
• Support deployment and management of containerized applications using Kubernetes or similar technologies.
• Contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source solutions to meet mission needs.
• Apply software engineering best practices across build, deployment, and operations lifecycles.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement secure, automated pipelines (GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins).
• Troubleshoot complex systems issues across cloud, network, and platform layers.
• Work within Agile development frameworks to support rapid iteration and continuous delivery.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to increase reliability and performance of mission systems.

Skills

Platform Engineering

Software Development

AWS

Linux

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

Job description

Locations: Columbia, MD; 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 Platform Engineer to join our high-performing team on a dynamic program. In this role, the Platform Engineer will design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-based infrastructure and software platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with AWS environments, container orchestration, automation frameworks, and modern development.

This position requires strong technical fundamentals in Linux, cloud engineering, and automation, with an ability to collaborate across teams to implement robust and maintainable solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-based and hybrid infrastructure solutions in AWS environments.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar frameworks.
• Support deployment and management of containerized applications using Kubernetes or similar technologies.
• Contribute to the development of custom software components and integration of open-source solutions to meet mission needs.
• Apply software engineering best practices across build, deployment, and operations lifecycles.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement secure, automated, and repeatable pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins).
• Troubleshoot complex systems issues across cloud, network, and platform layers.
• Work within Agile development frameworks to support rapid iteration, feedback, and continuous delivery.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that increase reliability, maintainability, and performance of mission systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Mid-level candidates: 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Senior-level candidates: 9-13 years of relevant experience
• SME-level candidates: 14+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience in Platform Engineering or Software Development (Python, Go, or similar languages)
• Experience developing and deploying infrastructure in AWS
• Proficient with Linux systems administration, networking, and shell scripting (Bash/Shell)
• Experience with Kubernetes or related container orchestration technologies
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail and reliability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• US citizenship with an active Secret clearance; will also accept Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
• 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

Desired Skills:

• Experience with CI/CD tools and automated build pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Travis-CI, Jenkins)
• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and associated tools (JIRA, Confluence, GitHub/GitLab)
• Experience with virtualization or storage platforms (e.g., VMware, oVirt, Proxmox, Ceph, Rook, Longhorn)
• Familiarity with Big Data ecosystems such as Cloudera, Hortonworks, or MapR
• DoD 8140 / 8570 IAT Level II certification or equivalent preferred