About The Company
Nightwing is a leading provider of advanced cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services. Our organization is committed to addressing the most demanding challenges faced by our clients across government and commercial sectors. We leverage disruptive technologies, agility, and innovative solutions to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity, cyber defense, vulnerability research, technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization services. Our team is dedicated to supporting national security and critical infrastructure through cutting-edge capabilities and strategic partnerships. Nightwing’s expertise spans the intelligence community, defense, civil agencies, and commercial markets, ensuring our clients stay ahead of evolving threats and technological advancements.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team supporting a U.S. Government customer under the Engagement Support Services (ESS) contract. In this role, you will be instrumental in automating, optimizing, and managing the deployment of Bespin cloud engagement kits used for cyber incident response and threat hunting operations. Your primary focus will be on building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, managing source control repositories, and implementing infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure cloud environments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to national cybersecurity efforts by enabling analysts to access critical tools and environments swiftly during cyber incidents, thereby safeguarding America's digital infrastructure.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise, security clearance, and relevant experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain DHS Suitability. A minimum of three years of experience in DevOps, automation, or software engineering roles is required. Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible is essential. Experience with CI/CD platforms like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions, along with scripting skills in Python, Bash, and YAML, is necessary. Candidates should have a solid understanding of Git and version control best practices, along with familiarity with AWS cloud services and APIs. Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as Linux/Unix systems, is also required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of engagement kits, ensuring efficient and repeatable processes.
- Manage source control and code repositories, maintaining version control and change management practices.
- Implement infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to provision and configure cloud resources automatically.
- Automate provisioning, configuration, and scaling of cloud environments to support operational needs.
- Enhance engagement kit capabilities through automation initiatives, optimizing deployment and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with system architects and administrators to streamline deployment workflows and improve system integration.
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to ensure high availability and rapid troubleshooting during active operations.
- Support troubleshooting efforts and performance tuning to maintain system stability and responsiveness.
- Maintain documentation related to automation scripts, deployment procedures, and configuration settings.
- Develop automation scripts and tools to reduce manual efforts and improve deployment consistency.
- Participate in security hardening activities and compliance automation to meet federal standards and best practices.
Benefits
Joining Nightwing offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ well-being and professional growth. We provide health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with retirement savings options. Our organization promotes work-life balance through flexible work schedules and generous paid time off policies. Employees have access to ongoing training and development programs to enhance their skills and career progression. Additionally, Nightwing fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment where your contributions directly impact national security and technological advancement. We also offer opportunities for professional certifications and continuous learning to keep our team at the forefront of cybersecurity and systems engineering fields.
Equal Opportunity
Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to innovate and serve our clients effectively, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.