Senior Systems Architect

Job Description

Job Description

The Swift Group is looking for an experienced Senior Systems 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 :

• 16+ 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 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 : $ 79,996.80 - $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.