Linux Systems Engineer

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 are looking for a hands-on Linux Systems Engineer to maintain and enhance the core physical server infrastructure supporting custom software systems. You’ll be part of a highly technical team dedicated to operational excellence in a fast-paced, agile environment. This position plays a key role in ensuring server and baseline software performance and security within data centers. This position is on-site in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain and troubleshoot a custom Scientific Linux/Red Hat Linux-based software baseline.
• Ensure operational health and performance of physical server infrastructure, including troubleshooting and upgrading hardware components.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to support and maintain development, staging, and production environments.
• Monitor server and system health, develop and apply proactive maintenance schedules and performance enhancements.
• Document technical workflows and maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with relevant security and operational standards.
• Participate in on-call rotations for after-hours incident response and system support.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in server hardware maintenance, system administration, and operational troubleshooting
• Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix system administration and automation of operational tasks
• Extensive knowledge of physical server management and enterprise IT standards
• Experience creating and executing maintenance schedules and system documentation
• Strong understanding of large-scale system integration and hardware lifecycle support
• Familiarity with scripting languages to automate routine tasks (e.g., Bash, Python)
• Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Experience:

• Experience working with AWS cloud infrastructure and AWS CloudFormation
• Understanding of cloud application architecture in AWS or Azure environments
• Familiarity with cloud monitoring and infrastructure automation tools
• Knowledge of cross-domain solutions server TS, Secret and UNCLASS Fabrics.
• Experience using JIRA, Confluence, and agile-based project tracking tools.

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.

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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.