Cloud Engineer

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and test scalable cloud infrastructure using RedHat technologies. You will implement IaaS/PaaS on AWS, Azure, or GCP and automate provisioning with Ansible, Terraform, or RedHat Satellite.

You will collaborate with security to ensure compliance with standards and support lab deployments while staying current on OpenShift and Kubernetes advancements.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required; TS/SCI preferred.
• 7+ years in a Cloud Engineer or similar role.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Scripting in Bash, Python, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and test scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Implement IaaS/PaaS on AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Automate provisioning with Ansible, Terraform, or RedHat Satellite.
• Collaborate with security to meet standards.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

DoD security clearance

Cloud engineering experience

Scripting (Bash, Python)

AWS/Azure/GCP experience

Education

BS in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Computer Information Systems / related degree

HS Diploma with 7+ years lab management or systems administration

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

RedHat Satellite

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

ArgoCD

Job description

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 support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience to join our O&M team.

This role will be responsible for the design, implementation, and testing of cloud-based infrastructure and services, migrating existing infrastructure from on-prem to the cloud, with a focus on RedHat-based systems across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and test scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using RedHat technologies
• Implement and test IaaS/PaaS solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Automate provisioning and configuration using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or RedHat Satellite
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with security standards and policies
• Applying advanced analytical skills and technical resources at the tactical levels and implementing infrastructure solutions supporting command decision making and execution of mission requirements.
• Automate infrastructure tasks using Ansible, Terraform, or other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the lab environment.
• Stay up-to-date with OpenShift and Kubernetes advancements, providing recommendations for improvements
• Examine and identify efficiencies that can be made to existing procedures, with approval from the customer.

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 6+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, Linux Systems Engineer, or similar role.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, etc.)

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency in CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or ArgoCD
• Strong knowledge of Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) administration
• Understanding of networking and security best practices in cloud environments
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)

Required Education:

BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree or HS Diploma and 7+ years lab management or systems administration experience.

Desired Certifications:

• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II

Salary & Benefits

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.