Systems Engineer - Project Support

Swift•Herndon, VA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Are you passionate about supporting the development of software applications, contributing to building and documenting robust systems, and applying modern agile practices in cloud environments? We’re looking for a high performing Systems Engineer to contribute to the operations and management of a largescale cloud computing platform. This is a technical role that blends coordination, customer engagement, and engineering support, requiring someone who is organized, communicative, and comfortable working across teams. You will help shape and maintain a high-profile, large-scale data science platform serving thousands of users. We’re a team that values collaboration, innovation, and curiosity. If you’re a builder who loves solving challenging problems and continually expanding your skill set, this is the role for you. The location of this job is Herndon, VA.

Requirements

BS in System Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent
7+ years of experience working on software applications, cloud systems, or similar technical programs
Demonstrated experience working with senior engineering teams
Experience with Agile/Scrum practices
Strong communication and organizational skills
Familiarity with cloud platforms and distributed systems
Databases, SQL querying and data analysis
Dashboarding/metrics tools (e.g., Grafana, Kibana, CloudWatch)
Ability to collaborate across technical and nontechnical teams
US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Nice To Haves

Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or similar)
Linux system administration fundamentals
AWS services and cloud architecture familiarity
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, or automated testing frameworks
Exposure to data science workflows, statistical analysis, or ML/AI concepts

Responsibilities

Governance & Partner Coordination: Support execution of governance processes and procedures, coordinate with external partners on system integrations and connections, and assist with core project management activities such as tracking deliverables, risks, and cross team dependencies.
Customer Outreach & Technical Support: Assist with customer communications, gather requirements, triage technical issues, and coordinate with engineering teams to drive resolutions.
Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain clear documentation for system workflows, operational procedures, and release notes.
Software Testing: Support functional testing, validate new features, and report defects with clear reproduction steps.
Meeting Support: Capture detailed meeting notes, track decisions and action items, and maintain team alignment.
Support System Accreditation Activities: Assist with security configuration, system scanning, auditing, and preparing required documentation to meet accreditation and compliance standards.