Cloud Engineer

Nightwing; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a cleared Cloud Engineer in the Herndon area to design, develop, and implement cloud solutions for globally available applications.

You will collaborate with architects and engineers to migrate and optimize workloads, build automation with IaC tools, and ensure high availability, security, and DR readiness. A TS/SCI with polygraph is required on day 1, with travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of professional cloud experience.
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise cloud solutions.
• Strong Windows Server and MS365 knowledge; virtualization fundamentals.
• Experience with IaC and automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Containerization with Docker and Kubernetes; experience in multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement cloud solutions for globally available applications.
• Collaborate with architects, software developers, and engineers on migrations and optimizations.
• Build automation, templates, and documentation; lead POCs and production deployments.
• Ensure high availability, DR readiness, security controls, and cost optimization.

Skills

Cloud Engineer

Cloud architecture

Azure

AWS

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

OpenStack

Linux

Windows Server

Python

Ansible

Bash

Powershell

O365

Security

Agile

Education

BS Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenStack

NetApp Storage

Azure

AWS

GCP

Linux

Windows Server

Python

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 seeking a cleared and experienced Cloud Engineer in the Herndon Virginia area. Responsible for design, development, and implementation of Cloud solutions for globally available application. Candidate will possess a results-driven, strong background in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT infrastructure centered around MS Windows products. Candidate would utilize experience with MS 365 solutions, and apply proven expertise in Failover Clustering, NetApp Storage solutions and Linux integration and optimization of cloud and on-premise environments. Candidates will need:

• In-depth knowledge of MS Windows Server operating systems, configuration management, and trouble-shooting.
• Expertise in designing failover clusters for high availability and disaster recovery.
• Demonstrated proficiency in NetApp Storage solutions, configuration, management, and optimization.
• Linux experience, with the ability o integrate and manage Linux systems within a Windows-centric environment.
• Familiarity with MS356 solutions, including migration, configuration, and management of cloud services.
• Expertise in Cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Openstack
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as BASH, Python, and Ansible for automating tasks and workflows.
• Expertise with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.

Draw on experience to meet requirements for resilient, durable, and scalable solutions. Participate in planning, implementation and growth of Customer foundational footprint/capabilities. Work closely with the team of architects, software developers, and engineers to recommend and design database or data storage solutions that effectively reflect business needs, security and service level requirements. Work with application and architecture teams to conduct proof of concept (POC) and implement the design in production environment. Work with current application teams to understand our current applications and make migration recommendations and to-be architectures. Analyze applications for data integrity issues. Work independently or as part of a small team to design, build, automate and document the/a multi-tiered managed service platform. Work independently or as part of a small team to build out automation in support of the managed services platform. Write the required template documents, procedures, or guides associated with the respective managed services. Assist with the installation and configuration of a cloud management platform per the requirements of the respective services. Assist with technical documentation and/or training materials.

Required Skills:

• Ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously in a rapidly paced environment
• Excellent knowledge of Customer’s engineering development cycle and O&M processes
• Willing to “go the extra mile” ensuring that time critical requirements are met.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team of very strong personalities in a very dynamic environment
• Highly mission-oriented
• Minimum of 3 years of professional cloud experience
• Experience designing, developing, deploying, testing in Azure architecture.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of CSFC
• Knowledge of Customer field environment

Additional Requirements:

Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.

Years of Experience Required: 9+ years

Required Education Level/Major: BS Computer Science or related field

Can Equivalent Experience be Substituted for Educational Requirement (Yes/No):

Yes

Weapons Certification Required (Yes/No):

No

Professional License or Certification Required (Yes/No) / Type:

No

OCONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %:

Yes, potential for up to 10% OCONUS travel, as required. **

CONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %:

Yes, potential for up to 10% CONUS travel, as required. **

Required Clearance:

TS / SCI with Polygraph required on day 1

** Travel requirements/amount and duration are subject to the needs of the Customer and may be more or less than what is listed.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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.

Nightwingoffers 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.