Network Engineer at OPS Consulting in Herndon, VA

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’re looking for a highly experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and sustain complex, mission-critical networks. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of hands-on experience engineering and operating complex IP networks, with expertise in routing and switching, network security, and cloud-integrated architectures.

The location of this job is Herndon, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Network Architecture & Design: Design, implement, and manage complex enterprise and service-provider scale IP networks spanning LAN, WAN, and cloud environments.
• Routing & Switching: Plan, configure, and optimize dynamic routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS; implement and tune advanced switching features including STP, LACP, VTP, and 802.1Q trunking.
• MPLS & Transport Services: Design and deliver MPLS/BGP transport services and manage integrations between service providers and customer environments.
• Network Security: Harden network infrastructure and enforce security controls including next-generation firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, network segmentation, and Zero Trust principles; serve as a collaborative partner to Cybersecurity teams.
• Automation & DevOps: Automate provisioning, configuration management, and validation using tools such as Ansible, Python, and Terraform; contribute to CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Cloud & Hybrid Networking: Implement and support SD-WAN, SDN, and network virtualization (NFV) solutions; architect and manage cloud networking environments across AWS, Azure, and/or on-premises hybrid deployments.
• Network Access Control: Implement and manage Network Access Control (NAC) technologies to enforce endpoint compliance policies and control access to sensitive network segments.
• Operations & Incident Response: Serve as the Tier 3/4 escalation point for complex network incidents; perform root cause analysis, lifecycle maintenance, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
• Technical Documentation & Briefings: Produce and maintain network designs, architecture diagrams, implementation plans, change management documentation, and after-action reports; present technical findings and recommendations.
• Mentorship & Standards: Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to the development of organizational engineering standards, playbooks, and best practices.

Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operating enterprise-grade IP networks
• Deep expertise in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and switching technologies (STP, LACP, VTP, 802.1Q)
• Proficiency with Cisco platforms (routers, switches, ASA/Firepower firewalls); experience with additional vendors (Juniper, Palo Alto, Aruba) a plus
• Experience designing and operating secure network architectures including firewall policy, VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL), ACLs, and network segmentation
• Demonstrated experience with network automation tools and scripting (Ansible, Python, or similar); familiarity with infrastructure-as-code practices
• Experience with SD-WAN/SDN solutions and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
• Familiarity with NAC platforms (e.g., Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass) and endpoint access control policy enforcement
• Ability to produce clear and thorough technical documentation, network diagrams, and design presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences
• US citizenship and an active [Clearance Level] security clearance required

Desired Experience:

• Active CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent professional network engineering certification
• Experience with MPLS transport services and inter-provider BGP peering
• Background operating satellite, wireless, or tactical communications networks in support of government or military missions
• Familiarity with voice and video over IP (VoIP/VTC) infrastructure including SIP, H.323, and QoS engineering
• Experience hardening networks to meet security standards and supporting system accreditation processes (RMF/ICD 503)
• Exposure to IPv6 design and dual-stack migration planning
• Prior experience with network forensics, packet analysis (Wireshark, tcpdump), and supporting incident response or intrusion analysis activities
• Experience with large-scale multi-tenant or high-availability network environments in a cleared government or IC context
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs and DoD/IC network security compliance frameworks

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.

We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes. All inquiries must go through the recruiting team.

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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.