DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a DevOps Engineer to automate and optimize deployment and management of Bespin cloud engagement kits. You will build robust CI/CD pipelines, manage infrastructure configurations, and enforce infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure scalable, secure deployments for federal-era cyber operations.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship, and hands-on work with AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, and monitoring tools. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 3+ years of DevOps, automation, or software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency with Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Expertise in Python, Bash, and YAML scripting.
• Knowledge of Git and version control best practices.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and APIs.
• Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes containerization.
• Familiarity with configuration management and automation tools.
• Strong Linux/Unix system knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated engagement kit deployment
• Manage source control repositories for infrastructure configurations
• Implement infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and scaling of cloud resources
• Enhance kit capabilities through automation and optimization initiatives
• Collaborate with architects and administrators to streamline deployment processes
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions
• Support troubleshooting and performance optimization during active operations
• Maintain version control and change management processes
• Develop automation scripts and tools to reduce manual effort
• Ensure consistency and repeatability across engagement kit deployments
• Participate in security hardening and compliance automation efforts

Skills

3+ years DevOps experience

Python

Bash

YAML

Git version control

AWS cloud services

Linux/Unix

CI/CD platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code

Education

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

High School diploma with 7+ years directly relevant experience

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

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. 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 deployment
• Manage source control and code repositories for infrastructure configurations
• Implement infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and scaling of cloud resources
• Enhance kit capabilities through automation and optimization initiatives
• Collaborate with architects and administrators to streamline deployment processes
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions
• Support troubleshooting and performance optimization during active operations
• Maintain version control and change management processes
• Develop automation scripts and tools to reduce manual effort
• Ensure consistency and repeatability across engagement kit deployments
• Participate in security hardening and compliance automation efforts

Required Skills :

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, automation, or software engineering roles
• Strong 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 practices
• Experience with AWS cloud services and APIs
• Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with configuration management and automation tools
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems

Desired Skills :

• Experience with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS)
• Knowledge of security automation and compliance-as-code
• Experience supporting operational or mission-critical environments
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Background in software development or systems engineering
• Experience 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 experience

Desired Certifications:

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar certification Syndeo: ESS-3413, ESS-3414

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.

• 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.