The Swift Group is looking for a Linux Engineer to join an exciting mission oriented program. The role is located on onsite in Herndon, VA and requires a TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Engineer and implement Linux Platform-as-a-Service solutions, leveraging expertise in Linux, Ruby, and Python.
• Automate Linux service delivery processes to optimize efficiency and reliability.
• Capture, analyze, decompose, and design system requirements for innovative hardware systems and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, deploy, and support cutting-edge solutions.
• Utilize systems engineering tools (e.g., DOORS, JAMA, JIRA) for requirement management and lifecycle support.
• Stay informed about technical trends in information technology and align project efforts with business unit requirements.
• Apply project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) to development efforts and contribute to Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) principles.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture frameworks and principles throughout the systems engineering lifecycle (SELC).
• Leverage Digital Twin technology to enable virtual designs and simulations.
• Keep senior management informed of project or program status through regular updates and reports.
• Assist project and program teams in preparing for program management reviews and technical assessments.

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in engineering and implementing Linux Platform-as-a-Service solutions.
• Proficiency in Linux, Ruby, and Python for automation and service delivery.
• Strong background in systems engineering methodologies, including requirements capture, analysis, and design.
• Familiarity with systems engineering tools such as DOORS, JAMA, and JIRA.
• Ability to identify technical trends and align IT projects with business unit requirements.
• Experience applying project management models (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and supporting Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and principles, ensuring compliance throughout the SELC.
• Ability to use Digital Twin technology for virtual design and simulation.
• Excellent communication skills to convey project status and technical concepts to senior management.
• HS Diploma
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in IT system automation, including artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML).
• Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Terraform, etc.
• Knowledge of Security Development Operations (SecDevOps) and iterative development projects.
• Experience in cloud design, implementation, and configuration, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Familiarity with Agile development principles and modern software languages (e.g., Java, C, C , C#, Python, Perl, etc.).
• Bachelors degree