Information Security Engineer

Information Security EngineerNightwing 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 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 Information Security Engineer will ensure the security, compliance, and resilience of Bespin cloud engagement kits throughout their lifecycle.Responsibilities:Implement and maintain security controls for cloud engagement infrastructureEnforce encryption standards (TLS 1.2/1.3) and hardened cloud configurationsConduct continuous security monitoring and threat detectionManage vulnerability assessment and remediation processesImplement namespace obfuscation and data protection measuresEnsure compliance with federal security frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, etc.)Conduct security reviews of engagement kit configurations and deploymentsCoordinate incident response activities related to security eventsDevelop and maintain security documentation and standard operating proceduresPerform security assessments of third-party cloud services and dependenciesImplement and manage identity and access management controlsMonitor for and respond to potential security incidents or anomaliesSupport security aspects of engagement kit decommissioning and data sanitizationProvide security guidance and training to operations teamsRequirements:U.S. CitizenshipMust have an active TS/SCI clearanceMust be able to obtain DHS Suitability5+ years of experience in information security, preferably in cloud environmentsStrong knowledge of AWS security services and best practicesExperience with security monitoring and SIEM toolsUnderstanding of encryption, PKI, and data protection technologiesKnowledge of federal security compliance requirements (FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53)Experience with AWS EC2/S3/VPC deployment and configuration, Cloudtrail, Cloudwatch, AWS Security HubExperience with Nmap, Nessus, Splunk Administration/ConfigurationLinux/Unix System Administration (Alma9, RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu from most to least)Experience/knowledge with NIST, STIG, ATO, SOC, or system hardening experienceExperience with vulnerability management and penetration testingStrong understanding of network security principlesExperience with security automation and scriptingRelevant security certifications (CISSP, Security+, CCSP, or similar)Experience supporting incident response or threat hunting operationsKnowledge of container and Kubernetes securityExperience with infrastructure-as-code security scanningFamiliarity with STIG implementation and compliance automationBackground in forensics or malware analysisExperience with cloud security posture management toolsKnowledge of DevSecOps practices and toolsBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or High School diploma and 7 + years of directly relevant experienceAWS Certified Security - SpecialtyDoD 8140 IAT Level 3Syndeo: ESS-3416 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.