Swift 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 Software Engineer to join a dynamic network and field engineering program. There are Software Engineer positions in McLean, VA, Herndon, VA, and Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities:

Analyzes functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities
Develops codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software
Performs maintenance on existing software products and contributes knowledge of business applications
Writes programs according to specifications needed
Works with technical staff to understand problems had with software and then resolve them
Resolves customer complaints and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements
Develops block diagrams and logic flow charts
Provides technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met
Software version control baseline documentation
Develop project schedules, timelines
Coordinate with Customer’s security elements for Project Certification and Accreditation
Experience with VPN technologies and protocols including IPSEC and SSL
Experience in authoring documents (reports, briefings, etc.,) to support customer missions.
Communicates with staff or clients to understand specific systems requirements
Provides advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes
Trains system users in system operation or maintenance
Researches, tests, and/or verifies proper functioning of software patches and fixes

Requirements:

11+ years of relevant experience
BS in technical field or communications; experience can be substituted for degree
Open to potentially 10% OCONUS travel
Tactical Communications/equipment experience
Knowledge of how to access/use and manipulate client databases (assign actions, respond to messages, create and post messages)
General knowledge and familiarity of field activities and how the Customer supports these activities (policies, procedures, organization etc.)
Extensive knowledge of client communication and messaging systems
Knowledge of how to use client systems to submit and track supply and equipment orders.
Understanding of general field IT issues, and a general knowledge of the project management process.
Ability to perform calendar management for Customer leadership (serves as back-up when MS is out)
Knowledge of Customer mission areas (specifically operations)
Knowledge of Customer directorates and their areas of focus
Experience setting up meetings, creating agendas, arranging off-sites, and taking / publishing professional meeting minutes.
Experience ordering and shipping materials domestically and internationally
Knowledge and demonstrated use of MS Office Suite of tools (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access etc.)
Working level knowledge of web products, to include SharePoint (user level only), Wikis, Databases, etc.
US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

PMP certification
ITIL certification
Military Experience
Experience as a Senior Operations and Technical Manager
Experience with domestic and overseas IT, Telecommunications, and Security
Knowledge of field communications
OCONUS Travel Experience

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.