Network Engineer

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.

Are you a highly experienced Network Engineer with a passion for secure, scalable infrastructure design and implementation? We’re looking for Network Engineers at the Senior and Expert level who thrive in complex, mission-critical environments and brings deep knowledge of network architecture, cloud integration, and Network Access Control (NAC) technologies.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 6 years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with hands-on expertise in Cisco platforms, NAC implementations, and secure hybrid-cloud network solutions. The location of this job is Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage complex IP networks (enterprise and service‑provider scale)
• Routing and switching including planning, configuring, and optimizing EIGRP, BGP, OSPF/ISIS; implement switching features including STP, LACP, VTP, and related services
• Plan and deliver MPLS/BGP transport services and integrations between service providers
• Develop network designs, implementation/migration plans, and technical documentation; brief designs to review boards
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and validation using tools such as Ansible and Python; contribute to continuous integration and test automation
• Operate at Tier 3/4 for complex incidents and lifecycle maintenance; perform upgrades and performance tuning
• Implement and support SD‑WAN/SDN, virtualization, and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Harden networks and support security controls (firewalls, VPNs, ACLs); collaborate closely with cyber teams
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred and 6+ years of relevant experience
• In‑depth knowledge of network architecture, design, and implementation
• Proficiency with routing (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF/ISIS) and switching (STP, LACP, VTP)
• Experience with network automation, SD‑WAN/SDN, and cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Ability to create designs, implementation plans, and technical notes; strong briefing skills
• Experience deploying MPLS networks; proven ability to learn and master new technologies independently
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

• Certifications such as Network+, CCNP, CCIE, JNCIA, JNCIP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, RHCA, or similar
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and NAC profiling
• Knowledge of firewall and VPN technologies and management tools
• Experience with network virtualization and Software Defined Networking (SDN) platforms
• Background in securing complex network environments and implementing zero-trust architectures
• Broad understanding of systems engineering and modern network design principles

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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