The Swift Group is looking for an experienced Software Engineer 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.
• Proven Experience using Ansible/ python/ REST/API
• Must have hands - on programming and scripting experience in Python with 5 to 7 years of experience with a minimum of 2 years on network automation
• Successful self-starter that can lead complex automation projects and guide junior developers
• Experience operating in a CI/CD/DevOps/Agile fast paced environment
• Experience in network automation tools Ansible and Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)
• Experience in Development of automated testing scripts with integration to a CI/CD pipeline with Python PyATS or similar testing framework and Jenkins
• Experience in developing data models and understanding of Yang
• Exposure to Cisco IOS, IOS XR. NX -OS and Junos operating systems desired
• 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:

• ServiceNow
• The ideal candidate would also have IT project management experience, and be familiar with Scrum, Lean, Agile and DevOps.

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.