The Swift Group, LLC
DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance
The Swift Group, LLC, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30910
Overview
The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company. We support Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers with capabilities in Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing team on a dynamic program. The role involves hands-on work with cloud infrastructure, containerized platforms, and automation to enable scalable, secure, and efficient delivery of mission-critical systems. This position requires expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, automation tools and scripting, with the opportunity to support cutting-edge Big Data platforms. You will help architect, deploy, and maintain infrastructure for cloud and on-premise systems, focusing on reliability, repeatability, and performance. Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure solutions in AWS, with a focus on Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes across development and production environments. Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Monitor and support Linux-based systems for availability and performance. Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and improve release cycles using tools like Git, Flux, and Jenkins. Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance. Support deployment of portable edge-computing infrastructure to on-premise environments. Diagnose and resolve system issues across the stack, including networking, containers, and cloud services. Participate in Agile development activities and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives. Stay current with emerging DevOps technologies, container orchestration strategies, and cloud capabilities. Requirements
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field. Experience levels: 3-8 years (mid-level); 9-13 years (senior); 14+ years (SME). Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, and Lambda. Proficient in Linux systems administration and troubleshooting. Proficient in scripting/programming with Python, Bash, or Go. Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC or configuration management tools. Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development/deployment tools. Demonstrated ability to work in Agile environments using tools such as JIRA and Confluence. Must be able to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire. On-site availability 4-5 days per week; flexibility to align with customer needs. US citizenship and an active Secret clearance; TS/SCI or TS/SCI with CI Polygraph also considered. Desired Experience
Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc. Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, retirement, education, and time off. Pay ranges are provided for general guidance and may vary by factors including position level, location, experience, and contract requirements. Equal Opportunity
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, veteran status, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company. We support Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers with capabilities in Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing team on a dynamic program. The role involves hands-on work with cloud infrastructure, containerized platforms, and automation to enable scalable, secure, and efficient delivery of mission-critical systems. This position requires expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, automation tools and scripting, with the opportunity to support cutting-edge Big Data platforms. You will help architect, deploy, and maintain infrastructure for cloud and on-premise systems, focusing on reliability, repeatability, and performance. Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native and hybrid infrastructure solutions in AWS, with a focus on Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS). Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes across development and production environments. Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Monitor and support Linux-based systems for availability and performance. Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines and improve release cycles using tools like Git, Flux, and Jenkins. Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance. Support deployment of portable edge-computing infrastructure to on-premise environments. Diagnose and resolve system issues across the stack, including networking, containers, and cloud services. Participate in Agile development activities and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives. Stay current with emerging DevOps technologies, container orchestration strategies, and cloud capabilities. Requirements
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field. Experience levels: 3-8 years (mid-level); 9-13 years (senior); 14+ years (SME). Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, and Lambda. Proficient in Linux systems administration and troubleshooting. Proficient in scripting/programming with Python, Bash, or Go. Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes). Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC or configuration management tools. Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development/deployment tools. Demonstrated ability to work in Agile environments using tools such as JIRA and Confluence. Must be able to obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of hire. On-site availability 4-5 days per week; flexibility to align with customer needs. US citizenship and an active Secret clearance; TS/SCI or TS/SCI with CI Polygraph also considered. Desired Experience
Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc. Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, retirement, education, and time off. Pay ranges are provided for general guidance and may vary by factors including position level, location, experience, and contract requirements. Equal Opportunity
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, veteran status, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr