DevOps Engineer

DevOps 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 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 deploymentManage source control and code repositories for infrastructure configurationsImplement infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similarAutomate provisioning, configuration, and scaling of cloud resourcesEnhance kit capabilities through automation and optimization initiativesCollaborate with architects and administrators to streamline deployment processesImplement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutionsSupport troubleshooting and performance optimization during active operationsMaintain version control and change management processesDevelop automation scripts and tools to reduce manual effortEnsure consistency and repeatability across engagement kit deploymentsParticipate in security hardening and compliance automation effortsRequired Skills:U.S. CitizenshipMust have an active TS/SCI clearanceMust be able to obtain DHS Suitability3+ years of experience in DevOps, automation, or software engineering rolesStrong 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 practicesExperience with AWS cloud services and APIsUnderstanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Familiarity with configuration management and automation toolsStrong understanding of Linux/Unix systemsDesired Skills:Experience with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS)Knowledge of security automation and compliance-as-codeExperience supporting operational or mission-critical environmentsFamiliarity with agile development methodologiesBackground in software development or systems engineeringExperience 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 experienceDesired Certifications:AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar certificationSyndeo: ESS-3413, ESS-3414At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.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.