Systems Architect - The Swift Group
Sterling, VA
About the Job
The Swift Group is looking for an experiencedSystems Architect to join a technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflow that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services are comprised of core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service delivery. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to provide solutions on one of the most complex and high profile programs within the government.
This position is located in the Dulles, VA area.
Required Qualifications:
- 11+ years of relevant work experience.
- Must have significant experience with Python, Java, Automation and Systems Design
- Deep understanding/experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google, IBM, Oracle) enabling you to design solutions answering the complex needs for multifaceted applications and IT systems
- Ability to provide strategic direction, roadmap and standard
- Creating and maintaining architecture design and standards within the models
- Ability to develop high-level system specifications
- Ability to provide Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) support
- Ability to collaborate with Engineers regarding design solutions
- Evaluate current and emerging technologies identifying solution impact
- Ability to work independently, and possess an aptitude for getting things done
- Develop future technology and architectural advancements to support the customers' vision and goals
- Knowledge of modern software languages (e.g., Python, Bash Scripting, JavaScript, etc.)
- Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Salt, Terraform, Chef, etc.)
- Knowledge of Containers (e.g., Dockers, Kubernetes)
- BA/BS Degree or five additional years' experience in lieu of a degree
- US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required
Desired Qualifications:
- Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Knowledge of Security Development Operations (SecDevOps) on iterative development projects
- Knowledge of web applications and frameworks (e.g., Ruby, Rails, Django, etc.)
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code
- Knowledge of Agile development principles
The Swift Groups is 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.
