Cloud Engineer

Overview

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing serves customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

• Design, deploy, and test scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using Red Hat technologies
• Implement and test IaaS/PaaS solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Automate provisioning and configuration using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Red Hat Satellite
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with security standards and policies
• Apply advanced analytical skills and technical resources at the tactical levels and implement infrastructure solutions supporting command decision making and execution of mission requirements
• Automate infrastructure tasks using Ansible, Terraform, or other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools
• Support the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the lab environment
• Stay up-to-date with Open Shift and Kubernetes advancements, providing recommendations for improvements
• Examine and identify efficiencies that can be made to existing procedures, with customer approval

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance; TS/SCI clearance is preferred
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 6+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, Linux Systems Engineer, or similar role
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, etc.)

• Proficiency in CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD, or ArgoCD
• Strong knowledge of Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) administration
• Understanding of networking and security best practices in cloud environments
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift)

BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree or HS Diploma and 7+ years lab management or systems administration experience.

• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II

Nightwing values collaboration and teamwork. You ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Nightwing is 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, age or any other federally protected class.