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Req ID
R98
Posted
Mar 12, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
Updated
Mar 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026

Office Location

Annapolis Junction, MD
Annapolis Junction, United States

Job Description

For the OPS Consulting team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer (SE) to support product development, software engineering, and system engineering efforts for Cross Access Front End Solutions (CAFES). This role supports mission-focused front-end access capabilities by ensuring system reliability, security, and operational performance across development and production environments. The ideal candidate brings hands-on systems engineering experience within complex, secure environments and thrives in fast-paced, engineering-driven programs.

Responsibilities:
  • Experience analyzing user needs, operational concepts, and high-level system architectures to develop clear and traceable system requirements.
  • Proven ability to translate mission and user needs into system requirements specifications.
  • Experience leading or contributing to system design and development activities.
  • Ability to guide stakeholders in requirements formulation, evaluate alternative technical approaches, and conduct feasibility assessments.
  • Experience integrating requirements, system design, and enabling technologies across complex systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to incorporate new system designs and capabilities into existing operational environments.
  • Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, including system architecture and system design artifacts.
  • Familiarity with system engineering management planning, including development or assessment of system engineering management plans (SEMPs).
  • Experience supporting system integration, testing, and implementation planning.
  • Ability to engage with government stakeholders on systems engineering technical issues, risks, and tradeoffs.
  • Strong communication skills, with experience coordinating across technical teams, program leadership, and government oversight personnel.
  • Accountability for the technical quality, integrity, and completeness of assigned systems engineering deliverables.

Requirements:
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required
  • Level 0- Zero (0), Level 1-Seven (7), Level 2-Fourteen (14), and Level 3-Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.


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. 

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Req ID
R119
Posted
Mar 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026
Updated
May 18, 2026
2 weeks ago

Office Location

Annapolis Junction, MD
Annapolis Junction, United States

Job Description

For the OPS Consulting team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.
 
OPS Consulting is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to work in Laurel, MD. As a Senior Systems Engineer at OPS Consulting, you will be responsible for analyzing user requirements, concept of operations documents and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. You will contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents. Experience guiding system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Required Skills:
  • Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
  • Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s)- Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software facility, and personnel components
  • Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
  • Participate in an integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
  • Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents
  • Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
  • Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
  • Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
  • Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable and verifiable
  • Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions
  • Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces test procedures) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
  • Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
  • Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
  • Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, integrity, Non repudiation and Availability); Basic information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification Authentication, Access Control Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control bashing, key management )
  • Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)
Basic Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 14 years of relevant SE experience.
  • BS in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Security Clearance:
  • A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.


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. 

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Req ID
R27
Posted
Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
Updated
Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026

Office Location

Annapolis Junction, MD
Annapolis Junction, United States

Job Description

For the OPS Consulting team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join a program that builds, deploys, and supports secure enterprise systems used by teams across multiple environments and locations worldwide. This team provides operational support and ensures systems remain reliable, secure, and available for users operating at different security levels in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Responsibilities:
  • Experience analyzing user needs, operational concepts, and high-level system architectures to develop clear and traceable system requirements.
  • Proven ability to translate mission and user needs into system requirements specifications.
  • Experience leading or contributing to system design and development activities.
  • Ability to guide stakeholders in requirements formulation, evaluate alternative technical approaches, and conduct feasibility assessments.
  • Experience integrating requirements, system design, and enabling technologies across complex systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to incorporate new system designs and capabilities into existing operational environments.
  • Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation, including system architecture and system design artifacts.
  • Familiarity with system engineering management planning, including development or assessment of system engineering management plans (SEMPs).
  • Experience supporting system integration, testing, and implementation planning.
  • Ability to engage with government stakeholders on systems engineering technical issues, risks, and tradeoffs.
  • Strong communication skills, with experience coordinating across technical teams, program leadership, and government oversight personnel.
  • Accountability for the technical quality, integrity, and completeness of assigned systems engineering deliverables.

Requirements:
  • Level 0:
    • 3+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
    • Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
    • 5 years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total of 8 years. 
  • Level 1:
    • 7+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
    • Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
    • 5 years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total of 12 years. 
  • Level 2:
    • 10+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
    • Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
    • 5 years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total of 15 years. 
  • Level 3:
    • 15+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
    • Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
    • 5 years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total of 20 years. 
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required


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. 

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Req ID
R219
Posted
Apr 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026
Updated
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026

Office Location

Chantilly, VA
Chantilly, United States
Herndon, VA
Herndon, United States
McLean, VA
McLean, United States

Job Description

Swift 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're looking for a highly experienced Systems Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate brings a deep technical background across enterprise systems integration, wireless and mobile infrastructure, secure communications, and cloud technologies, with extensive experience operating in mission-driven environments. 

We have opportunities in Systems Engineering in Herndon, VA; McLean; VA; and Chantilly; VA.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end systems engineering efforts to transition prototype capabilities into production-grade enterprise solutions with high organizational visibility.
  • Conduct new hardware testing, integration, and validation to ensure interoperability across complex, multi-domain architectures.
  • Maintain and manage production environments, including patching, code stream modifications, software upgrades, and configuration updates for customers and stakeholders.
  • Design, document, and maintain systems architecture diagrams using Visio and similar tools, capturing current and target state configurations.
  • Design, build, maintain, and support Linux server infrastructure (CentOS, Ubuntu) and virtualized environments.
  • Administer and troubleshoot physical and virtual server environments using VMware, vSphere, and related hypervisor technologies.
  • Manage and maintain MariaDB databases and associated backend systems.
  • Support system accreditation processes, ensuring all infrastructure meets sponsor security and compliance requirements.
  • Ensure devices connect successfully to secured wireless networks and troubleshoot connectivity issues across enterprise wireless environments.
  • Manage and support mobile device operations and transitions, including the engineering of new enterprise mobile device solutions collaborating across multiple technical teams.
  • Meet and enforce all security requirements for wireless infrastructure in compliance with applicable standards.
  • Leverage AWS technologies including VPC, EC2 instances, and S3 buckets to support mission infrastructure and hybrid cloud architectures.
  • Manage Certificate Authorities (CAs) and issue certificates to network devices and Identity Services Engine (ISE) platforms.
  • Support and administer network access control (NAC) solutions using Cisco ISE to enforce endpoint compliance.
  • Utilize OpenXT and related secure endpoint technologies in support of program requirements.
  • Utilize SPLUNK and other analytics tools to monitor, analyze, and correlate real-time network and systems data.
  • Employ automated network management tools to perform monitoring and control of managed elements in accordance with established procedures.
  • Serve as a Tier 3/4 escalation resource for complex systems and network incidents; conduct root cause analysis and drive resolution.
  • Monitor mission WANs distributed across worldwide enterprise architectures and develop, analyze, and report performance metrics for system requirements assurance.
  • Collaborate with enterprise network counterparts to maintain and deliver the infrastructure backbone supporting mission operations.
  • Deploy solutions to customers and provide hands-on training across all customer segments.
  • Coordinate with Branch Chiefs, Technical Directors, and program leadership on the strategic direction of key projects.
  • Respond to and resolve trouble tickets and customer requests in a timely and professional manner.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to organizational best practices, engineering standards, and technical playbooks.

Requirements:
  • BS in Computer Science, Information Systems Security, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 10+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in systems engineering, integration, and operations in support of government or intelligence community programs.
  • Demonstrated experience in Linux server administration (CentOS 7, Ubuntu) and Windows desktop/server environments.
  • Proficiency with virtualization technologies including VMware and vSphere.
  • Experience with AWS cloud services (VPC, EC2, S3) in support of enterprise or government architectures.
  • Experience with Cisco ISE and certificate management, including operation of Certificate Authority (CA) infrastructure.
  • Hands-on experience using SPLUNK for real-time data analysis and network monitoring.
  • Strong background in wireless infrastructure, mobile device management, and enterprise endpoint security.
  • Ability to produce and maintain technical documentation, systems diagrams, and architecture presentations for diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience supporting system accreditation and compliance processes (RMF/ICD 503).
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required 

Desired Experience:
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or active pursuit.
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or equivalent cloud certification.
  • Experience with MariaDB or similar relational database administration.
  • Familiarity with OpenXT or other secure virtualization/endpoint technologies used in IC environments.
  • Experience with COMSEC equipment, encryption devices (KIV-7, KG-84), and secure communications protocols.
  • Background operating in cyber threat analysis, information assurance, or computer network operations roles.
  • Familiarity with DISA STIGs and DoD/IC security compliance frameworks.
  • Experience with automated network management tools (HP OpenView, MaxView, SMAC) and ITSM ticketing platforms (REMEDY, SRS, SIEBEL).
  • Background with tactical communications, satellite systems, or military-grade network operations.

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.
 
We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes. All inquiries must go through the recruiting team.
 
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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. 

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Req ID
R241
Posted
May 20, 2026
1 weeks ago
Updated
May 20, 2026
1 weeks ago

Office Location

Herndon, VA
Herndon, United States

Job Description

Swift 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 Systems Engineer to join our high-performing team on a dynamic, mission-focused program. This program leverages software engineering, development of web-based applications, and serverless infrastructures (AWS C2S). This position is in Herndon, VA.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Analyze and evaluate technical systems and development processes
  • Provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle including design, engineering, configuration, test planning/development, test execution analysis, and performance optimization
  • Assisting the Customer with establishing and executing processes and procedures for managing system definition, development, and operations
  • Expand or modify Customer’s systems to serve new purposes or improve workflow
  • Assist the Customer with establishing standards in systems engineering
  • Interface with Government engineering lab and contractors on customer projects (ensuring data conditioning and Linux data schemas are consistent for ingest)
  • Perform strategic planning for system and technology evolution for specified Sponsor activities
  • Collaborate with the other partner organizations to provide input on strategic plans and architecture framework
  • Participate in Engineering Review Boards or other technical forums
  • Design, optimize, administer, and manage private and hybrid cloud environments
  • Provide emerging cloud technology solutions including server virtualization, network virtualization, virtual network appliances and cloud management systems
  • Implement a data management system in a cloud environment
  • Advise and provide ways to effectively use Customer and commercial cloud computing services

Requirements:
  • 10+ years’ experience in configuration management.
  • Experience communicating with both technical and non-technical individuals and working on a team
  • Experience with Linux, Windows, Active Directory, LDAP, Kerberos and other utilities and/or services such as remote desktop, SSH and command line interface
  • Demonstrated experience in cloud architecture integration, such as AWS cloud computing services
  • Demonstrated experience deploying, configuring or architecting physical, virtual or cloud-based solutions
  • Demonstrated experience defining and architecting end-to-end data flow architecture and data management systems
  • Demonstrated experience performing data center architecture and design, consolidation, optimization, administration, engineering, and management of private and hybrid cloud environments
  • Demonstrated on-the-job experience in a physical and virtualized infrastructures (e.g., Proxmox, AWS)
  • Experience preparing required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation
  • Good understanding of data transfer protocols like FTP, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS
  • Knowledge of network topology, protocols, and debugging on Windows/Linux systems
  • Experience collaborating closely with the ISSM and other customer security elements as required
  • US citizenship with an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
 
Desired Skills:
  • Experience with Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Assurance (IA) policies such as ICD 503 to ensure system security and data integrity
  • Experience deploying the complete DevOps lifecycle including integration of build pipelines, automated deployments, and compliance scanning using test drive development
  • Experience with data encryption within a secure environment
  • Experience using Agile methodologies and participation in an Agile software or systems engineering team

 
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. 

We are not working with outside staffing agencies to fill this position, and we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes. All inquiries must go through the recruiting team.

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#Onsite



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. 

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Req ID
R59
Posted
Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
Updated
Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026

Office Location

Annapolis Junction, MD
Annapolis Junction, United States

Job Description

For the OPS Consulting team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.
We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our team in Annapolis-Junction, MD.

The Systems Engineer analyzes user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) – Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc
  • Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
  • Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components
  • Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
  • Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
  • Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
  • Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions
  • Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
  • Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
  • Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)
  • Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents
  • Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
  • Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
  • Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable
  • Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
  • Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Non repudiation, and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control, hashing, key management, etc.)
  • Implement comprehensive SOA solutions
  • Implement operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards
  • Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete
  • Capture all interface designs in a common interface control format, and store interface data in a commonly accessible repository
  • Assess each risk to the program and determine the probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management plan
  • In conjunction with system stakeholders, plan the verification efforts of new and unproven designs early in the development life cycle to ensure compliance with established requirements
  • Prepare time-line analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time-dependent functions
  • Establish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements, consider impacts prior to commitment to change, gain stakeholder buy-in, eliminate ambiguity, ensure traceability to source requirements, and track and settle open actions
  • Manage and ensure the technical integrity of the system baseline over time, continually updating it as various changes are imposed on the system during the lifecycle from development through deployment and operations & maintenance
  • Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes)
  • Support the development and review of Joint Capability Integration Development System (JCIDS) documents (i.e., Initial Capability Document, Capabilities Description Document, IA Strategy)
  • Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis
  • Develop scenarios (threads) and an Operational Concept that describes the interactions between the system, the user, and the environment, that satisfies operational, support, maintenance, and disposal needs
  • Conduct quantitative analysis in non-functional system performance areas like Reliability, Maintainability, Vulnerability, Survivability, Produceability, etc.)
  • Establish and follow a formal procedure for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams, ensuring complete coverage of all interfaces
  • Develop comprehensive SOA solutions
  • Develop operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards
  • Conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life-cycle through the proper balance of non-functional system performance areas
  • Use validated models, simulations, and prototyping to mitigate risk and reduce cost of system development
  • Ensure effective, periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system, both hardware and software components and associated documentation, during the life of the system
  • Serve as a member of the CCB
  • Develop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, system expansion, and growth
  • Develop alternative courses of action, workarounds, and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk, and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones. Monitors risks using earned value management (EVM) data
  • Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest. Apply and enforce use of suitable standards to ensure consistency and interoperability of developer hardware and software
  • As a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort, recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions, technology limitations, environmental impact, and life-cycle costs
  • Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of all components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis
  • Improve standard integration strategies based upon rationale for previous decisions that resulted in improved integration performance
  • Fully define interfaces in terms of origination, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics for software; and electrical and mechanical characteristics for hardware

Requirements:

Level 2-
  • Fourteen (14) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • US citizenship and an active [Clearance Level] security clearance required

Level 3-
  •  Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • US citizenship and an active [Clearance Level] security clearance required



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. 

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Req ID
R42
Posted
Feb 06, 2026
Feb 06, 2026
Updated
Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026

Office Location

Annapolis Junction, MD
Annapolis Junction, United States

Job Description

For the OPS Consulting team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.
We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join a team providing managerial, design, engineering, architectural, technical, implementation, and maintenance of an enterprise IT service management system in Annapolis-Junction, MD.

Responsibilities: Analyzes user’s requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives. 

Requirements:

Level 2-
  • Fourteen (14) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 
  • IAT Level 2 Certification.
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with FSP security clearance required.

Level 3-
  • Twenty (20) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 
  • IAT Level 2 Certification.
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with FSP security clearance required.

Desired Experience:
  • Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) – Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc.
  • Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
  • Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components
  • Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
  • Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
  • Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
  • Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions fine the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
  • Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
  • Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)
  • Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents
  • Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
  • Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
  • Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable
  • Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
  • Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Non repudiation, and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control, hashing, key management, etc.)
  • Implement comprehensive SOA solutions
  • Implement operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards
  • Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete 
  • Capture all interface designs in a common interface control format, and store interface data in a commonly accessible repository
  • Assess each risk to the program and determine the probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management plan
  • In conjunction with system stakeholders, plan the verification efforts of new and unproven designs early in the development life cycle to ensure compliance with established requirements
  • Prepare time-line analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time-dependent functions
  • Establish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements, consider impacts prior to commitment to change, gain stakeholder buy-in, eliminate ambiguity, ensure traceability to source requirements, and track and settle open actions
  • Manage and ensure the technical integrity of the system baseline over time, continually updating it as various changes are imposed on the system during the lifecycle from development through deployment and operations & maintenance
  • Support the planning and test analysis of the DoD Certification/Accreditation Process (as well as other Government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes)
  • Support the development and review of Joint Capability Integration Development System (JCIDS) documents (i.e., Initial Capability Document, Capabilities Description Document, IA Strategy)
  • Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis
  • Develop scenarios (threads) and an Operational Concept that describes the interactions between the system, the user, and the environment, that satisfies operational, support, maintenance, and disposal needs
  • ​​Conduct quantitative analysis in non-functional system performance areas like Reliability, Maintainability, Vulnerability, Survivability, Producability, etc.)
  • Establish and follow a formal procedure for coordinating system integration activities among multiple teams, ensuring complete coverage of all interfaces 

 


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. 

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Req ID
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Posted
Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026
Updated
Mar 18, 2026
Mar 18, 2026

Office Location

Annapolis Junction, MD
Annapolis Junction, United States

Job Description

For the OPS Consulting team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.
We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join us in Annapolis-Junction, MD.

The Systems Engineer analyzes user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Responsibilities:
  • Contributes to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
  • Manages system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s)-Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc
  • Assists with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components
  • Coordinates the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
  • Participates in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
  • Participates in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents
  • Participates in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
  • Allocates real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
  • Derives from the system requirements and understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
  • Derives lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable
  • Generates alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions
  • Participates in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
  • Defines the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
  • Develops system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
  • Develops derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Non repudiation, and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control, hashing, key management, etc.)
  • Reviews and provides input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)
  • Provides technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of specific components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis
  • Implements comprehensive SOA solutions
  • Implements operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards
  • Develops scenarios (threads) and an Operational Concept that describes the interactions between the system, the user, and the environment, that satisfies operational, support, maintenance, and disposal needs
  • Reviews and/or approves system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete
  • Conducts quantitative analysis in non-functional system performance areas like Reliability, Maintainability, Vulnerability, Survivability, Produceability, etc.)

Requirements:
  • Level 2- Fourteen ( 14) years experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Level 3-Twenty (20) years experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity within the Federal Government is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required. Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Information Assurance DoD 8570 compliance.
  • Technical (IAT) Level II or higher is required.
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required


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. 

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Req ID
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Posted
May 29, 2026
3 days ago
Updated
May 29, 2026
3 days ago

Office Location

Annapolis Junction, MD
Annapolis Junction, United States

Job Description

For the OPS Consulting team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.
 
OPS Consulting is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to work in Laurel, MD. As a Senior Systems Engineer at OPS Consulting, you will be responsible for analyzing user requirements, concept of operations documents and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. You will contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents. Experience guiding system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Required Skills:
  • Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
  • Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s)- Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software facility, and personnel components
  • Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
  • Participate in an integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
  • Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents
  • Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
  • Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
  • Derive from the system requirements an understanding of stakeholder needs, functions that may be logically inferred and implied as essential to system effectiveness
  • Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable and verifiable
  • Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions
  • Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces test procedures) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
  • Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
  • Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
  • Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, integrity, Non repudiation and Availability); Basic information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification Authentication, Access Control Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control bashing, key management )
  • Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)
Basic Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 14 years of relevant SE experience.
  • BS in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Security Clearance:
  • A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.


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. 

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Apr 02, 2026
Apr 02, 2026
Updated
Apr 02, 2026
Apr 02, 2026

Office Location

Annapolis Junction, MD
Annapolis Junction, United States
Hanover, MD
Hanover, United States

Job Description

For the OPS Consulting team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.

We are seeking Systems Engineers to analyze user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyzes system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guides users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. Provides technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporates new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations. Develops technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guides system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.

Multiple Openings:
We are hiring multiple Systems Engineers at varying levels (SE-1 and SE-3). While all roles operate within the same secure Linux and Kubernetes-based ecosystem, each position has a primary technical focus area. Engineers are aligned with a single core focus area based on their experience and interests. Candidates are not expected to perform across all areas listed below.

Current focus areas include:
Platform & DevOps Engineering
  • Develop automation using Bash and Python
  • Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using tools such as Ansible
  • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
  • Improve release management, build reliability, and deployment processes
Data Engineering & Distributed Processing
  • Design and optimize data ingress and egress mechanisms
  • Develop distributed processing jobs using Apache Spark
  • Implement data validation, transformation, and anomaly detection
  • Work with structured and semi-structured data formats (Parquet, JSON, CSV, XML)
Workflow Orchestration
  • Design and maintain Apache Airflow DAGs
  • Implement observable, scalable workflow patterns
  • Integrate distributed processing engines and containerized runtimes
Full-Stack & API Development
  • Develop web interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frameworks (e.g., React)
  • Design REST APIs using Python frameworks (e.g., FastAPI)
  • Implement secure authentication and authorization integrations
  • Develop relational and non-relational database applications
Containerized Application Engineering
  • Develop Python-based services
  • Integrate with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and messaging frameworks (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)
  • Deploy services using Docker, containerd, Podman, and Kubernetes
  • Create and maintain Helm charts
Dataflow Platform Engineering
  • Design and administer Apache NiFi data flows
  • Create and troubleshoot complex operational data transport pipelines
  • Implement secure and compliant data handling practices

Core Responsibilities-The System Engineer (SE) shall possess the following capabilities:
  • Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of production systems that are compatible with the defined system architecture(s) - Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Service-oriented Architecture (SOA), etc
  • Contribute to the development of sections of systems engineering documentation such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements specifications, and Interface Control Documents
  • Assist with the development of system requirements, functional requirements, and allocation of the same to individual hardware, software, facility, and personnel components
  • Coordinate the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination
  • Participate in an Integrated Product Team to design new capabilities based upon evaluation of all necessary development and operational considerations
  • Allocate real-time process budgets and error budgets to systems and subsystem components
  • Generate alternative system concepts, physical architectures, and design solutions
  • Define the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems and work products are verified against their requirements in a written plan
  • Develop system design solution that satisfies the system requirements and fulfills the functional analysis
  • Review and provide input to program and contract work breakdown structure (WBS), work packages and the integrated master plan (IMP)
  • Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents
  • Participate in interface definition, design, and changes to the configuration between affected groups and individuals throughout the life cycle
  • Derive lower-level requirements from higher-level allocated requirements that describe in detail the functions that a system component must fulfill, and ensure these requirements are complete, correct, unique, unambiguous, realizable, and verifiable
  • Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
  • Develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Non repudiation, and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Contro, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control, hashing, key management, etc.)
  • Implement comprehensive SOA solutions Implement operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete
  • Capture all interface designs in a common interface control format, and store interface data in a commonly accessible repository
  • Assess each risk to the program and determine the probability of occurrence and quantified consequence of failure in accordance with an approved risk management plan In conjunction with system stakeholders, plan the verification efforts of new and unproven designs early in the development life cycle to ensure compliance with established requirements
  • Prepare time-line analysis diagrams illustrating the flow of time-dependent functions
  • Establish a process to formally and proactively control and manage changes to requirements, consider impacts prior to commitment to change, gain stakeholder buy-in, eliminate ambiguity, ensure traceability to source requirements, and track and settle open actions
  • Serve as a member of the ССВ
  • Develop system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, system expansion, and growth
  • Develop alternative courses of action, workarounds, and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk, and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones.
  • Monitors risks using earned value management (EVM) data
  • Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest.
  • Apply and enforce use of suitable standards to ensure consistency and interoperability of developer hardware and software
  • As a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort, recommend a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions, technology limitations, environmental impact, and life-cycle costs
  • Provide technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of all components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis Improve standard integration strategies based upon rationale for previous decisions that resulted in improved integration performance
  • Fully define interfaces in terms of origination, destination, stimulus, and data characteristics for software; and electrical and mechanical characteristics for hardware 

Requirements:
  • Level 1- Seven (7) years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
  • Level 2-Twenty (20) years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance required


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. 

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