DevOps Engineer

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.   DevOps Engineers will automate, optimize, and enhance the deployment and management of Bespin cloud engagement kits. These positions focus on building robust CI/CD pipelines, maintaining source control repositories, and implementing infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure consistent, scalable, and stable deployments.   Responsibilities:   Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated engagement kit deployment   Manage source control and code repositories for infrastructure configurations   Implement infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar   Automate provisioning, configuration, and scaling of cloud resources   Enhance kit capabilities through automation and optimization initiatives   Collaborate with architects and administrators to streamline deployment processes   Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions   Support troubleshooting and performance optimization during active operations   Maintain version control and change management processes   Develop automation scripts and tools to reduce manual effort   Ensure consistency and repeatability across engagement kit deployments   Participate in security hardening and compliance automation efforts   Required Skills :   U.S. Citizenship   Must   have   an active   TS/SCI clearance   Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability   3+ years of experience in DevOps, automation, or software engineering roles   Strong proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)   Experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.)   Expertise in scripting languages (Python, Bash,   YAML )   Knowledge of Git and version control best practices   Experience with AWS cloud services and APIs   Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)   Familiarity with configuration management and automation tools   Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems   Desired Skills :   Experience with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS)   Knowledge of security automation and compliance-as-code   Experience supporting operational or mission-critical environments   Familiarity with agile development methodologies   Background in software development or systems engineering   Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)   Required Education:   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field , or High School diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience   Desired Certifications:   AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar certification   Syndeo:   ESS-3413, ESS-3414 Salary & Benefits The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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.