Cloud Solutions Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

401k plan

PTO and Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a senior cloud architect to design and maintain scalable, secure AWS-based infrastructure for engagement kits used in cyber incident response. You will shape IaC templates, automate provisioning, and collaborate with DevOps to strengthen CI/CD pipelines while aligning with mission requirements and federal security standards.

The role requires 8+ years in cloud architectures, TS/SCI clearance, and deep AWS expertise in EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in cloud architectures.
• 5+ years designing cloud architectures, preferably on AWS.
• Strong AWS knowledge: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Networking basics: TLS, VPC firewall management.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect maintainable cloud infrastructure for engagement kits aligned with mission requirements.
• Customize kit configurations to align with engagement scope and parameters.
• Develop automation frameworks to streamline provisioning and deployment.
• Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and documentation.
• Ensure architecture supports rapid reconfiguration for dynamic mission needs.
• Implement security controls including encryption and hardened configurations.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to enhance CI/CD pipelines.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to improve capabilities.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide guidance to implementation teams.
• Support troubleshooting of complex architectural issues during active operations.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance

DHS Suitability

8+ years experience

Cloud architecture design

AWS knowledge

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python scripting

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

High School diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

AWS

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect maintainable cloud infrastructure for engagement kits aligned with mission requirements
• Customize kit configurations to align with engagement scope, technical, and operational parameters
• Develop automation frameworks to streamline provisioning and deployment processes
• Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and documentation
• Ensure architecture supports rapid reconfiguration for dynamic mission needs
• Implement security controls including encryption, namespace obfuscation, and hardened configurations
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to enhance CI/CD pipelines
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to improve operational capabilities
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to implementation teams
• Support troubleshooting of complex architectural issues during active operations

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience designing cloud architectures, preferably on AWS
• Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills
• Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Layman networking knowledge - network infrastructure, protocols, TLS encryption, and VPC firewall management

Desired Skills

• Experience designing solutions for cybersecurity or incident response operations
• Knowledge of multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS)
• Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST)
• Background in system administration or DevOps

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or High School diploma an 10+ years of directly relevant experience.

Desired Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

Syndeo: ESS-3415

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.