Job Summary:
Nightwing provides advanced cyber and data operations services and is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support U.S. Government customers. The role involves automating and optimizing the deployment of secure cloud-based engagement kits for cyber incident response and threat hunting operations.
Responsibilities:
โข Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated engagement kit deployment
โข Manage source control and code repositories for infrastructure configurations
โข Implement infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar
โข Automate provisioning, configuration, and scaling of cloud resources
โข Enhance kit capabilities through automation and optimization initiatives
โข Collaborate with architects and administrators to streamline deployment processes
โข Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions
โข Support troubleshooting and performance optimization during active operations
โข Maintain version control and change management processes
โข Develop automation scripts and tools to reduce manual effort
โข Ensure consistency and repeatability across engagement kit deployments
โข Participate in security hardening and compliance automation efforts
Qualifications:
Required:
โข U.S. Citizenship
โข Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
โข Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
โข 3+ years of experience in DevOps, automation, or software engineering roles
โข Strong proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
โข Experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.)
โข Expertise in scripting languages (Python, Bash, YAML)
โข Knowledge of Git and version control best practices
โข Experience with AWS cloud services and APIs
โข Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
โข Familiarity with configuration management and automation tools
โข Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems
โข Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or High School diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience
Preferred:
โข Experience with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS)
โข Knowledge of security automation and compliance-as-code
โข Experience supporting operational or mission-critical environments
โข Familiarity with agile development methodologies
โข Background in software development or systems engineering
โข Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
โข AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar certification
Company:
Nightwing provides cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence services for government and commercial customers. Founded in 2024, the company is headquartered in Sterling, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.