Cloud Solutions Architect

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 brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing   is supporting a U.S. Government customer to   provide rapid deployment and management of secure cloud-based engagement kits for cyber incident response and threat hunting operations. As part of the   Engagement Support Services (ESS)   contract, this program enables analysts to quickly access the tools and environments they need to investigate cyber threats affecting federal agencies, state and local governments, and critical infrastructure. Working on this team means directly supporting the nation's cybersecurity defenders by ensuring they have reliable, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure available within hours of a cyber incident—helping protect America's digital infrastructure when it matters most.   The Cloud Solutions Architect will design, optimize, and enhance cloud-based engagement kit architectures to support ESS operational requirements. This role focuses on creating scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that enable rapid deployment and customization of engagement infrastructure across diverse mission scenarios.   Responsibilities:   Design and architect maintainable cloud infrastructure for engagement kits aligned with mission requirements   Customize kit configurations to align with engagement scope, technical, and operational parameters   Develop automation frameworks to streamline provisioning and deployment processes   Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and documentation   Ensure architecture supports rapid reconfiguration for dynamic mission needs   Implement security controls including encryption, namespace obfuscation, and hardened configurations   Collaborate with DevOps engineers to enhance CI/CD pipelines   Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to improve operational capabilities   Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to implementation teams   Support troubleshooting of complex architectural issues during active operations   Required Skills :   U.S. Citizenship   Must   have   an active   TS/SCI clearance   Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability   8+ years of directly relevant experience   5+ years of experience designing cloud architectures, preferably on AWS   Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation   Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)   Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements   Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions   Strong documentation and technical communication skills   Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)   Layman networking knowledge – network infrastructure, protocols, TLS encryption, and VPC firewall management   Desired Skills :   Experience designing solutions for cybersecurity or incident response operations   Knowledge of multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures   Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS)   Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST)   Background in system administration or DevOps   Required Education:   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field , or High School diploma an 10+ years of directly relevant   experience .   Desired Certifications:   AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional   Syndeo:   ESS-3415 Salary & Benefits The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances. 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.