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Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer

The Swift GroupColumbia, MD, US
12 days ago
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  • Full-time
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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
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    #Onsite

    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.

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