Systems Engineer

The Swift Group is actively seeking experienced Systems Engineers with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows systems engineering, configuration management, and scripting, with the ability to work in a dynamic and highly secure IT environment. Candidates should possess excellent troubleshooting skills and a strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle.

This position is located in the Herndon, VA area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on support and expertise in Tanium for endpoint security and management.
• Manage and troubleshoot Windows 10 environments, including the creation, modification, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Utilize Microsoft System Configuration Manager (SCCM and MECM), MDT, and OSD deployment methods for efficient system deployment and management.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell and other scripting languages.
• Work with Microsoft Active Directory to support enterprise authentication and access control.
• Provide virtualization support using VMware and Hyper-V technologies.
• Follow the full engineering lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solutions design, testing, documentation, and implementation.
• Support multi-tiered, highly secure IT environments with a strong understanding of client (thick and thin) and server operating systems, networking hardware, protocols, and system integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently across various platforms.
• Work independently and proactively to learn new technologies and provide innovative solutions.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing technical support and customer service.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the mission objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in systems engineering and IT operations.
• Strong experience with Tanium for security and endpoint management.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs), SCCM, MECM, MDT, and OSD deployment.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and its various components.
• Familiarity with virtualization platforms, including VMware and Hyper-V.
• Solid troubleshooting and analytical skills in IT environments.
• Strong initiative and self-learning capabilities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with enterprise collaboration tools such as Skype and Exchange.
• Familiarity with DevOps and Agile methodologies for software and systems development.
• Experience working with cloud technologies, including public and private cloud environments.

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.