Cyber Security Engineer SME at Swift (Herndon, VA)Cyber Security Engineer SME

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.

Swift is actively seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security System Engineer (ISSE) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the security and accreditation of information systems, performing risk assessments, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage up to 10 A&A packages independently, ensuring timely updates, quality documentation, and full compliance with customer requirements.
• Develop new A&A packages from inception through final ATO approval.
• Provide evidence and respond to security control requirements within the customer’s A&A tool (e.g., Greenlight or equivalent).
• Maintain and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) after ATO issuance.
• Process Security-Relevant Changes (SRCs) and document all modifications to system configurations.
• Collaborate closely with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on system changes, approvals, and ongoing compliance needs.
• Perform vulnerability and compliance scans using Rapid7.
• Work with development teams to ensure systems are patched regularly and all software versions remain current.
• Conduct audits using Splunk, AWS CloudWatch, and AWS CloudTrail.
• Navigate AWS Console (CAP) to gather evidence, validate configurations, and ensure system compliance.
• Demonstrate familiarity with AWS serverless technologies such as Lambda, and containerized platforms.
• Use JIRA and Confluence for workflow management, documentation, and collaboration.
• Understand and work across multiple customer environments or fabrics.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred) in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, system engineering, or information assurance.
• Strong technical expertise in computer network design, implementation, and accreditation.
• Proven ability to provide oversight and coordination for multiple contractors supporting program objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Expertise in certification and accreditation processes.
• In-depth knowledge of security policies and frameworks such as:
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

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.