NW Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Nwis · Remote · US · Platform & Infrastructure $77,000–$163,000 10d ago

Devopsroles; Sterling (VA); Remote; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO) & Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to develop and deliver a cloud platform supporting workloads, primarily within AWS GovCloud, with remote work options. You will design multi-account environments, implement IAM and security controls, and optimize cost, performance, and scalability while collaborating across teams on new features and compliance requirements.

Qualifications include 5+ years IT/Cloud, 3+ years AWS, Terraform and IaC, Linux admin, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT/Cloud engineering experience.
• 3+ years AWS experience (or other cloud) including designing/architecting cloud services.
• Experience designing AWS accounts, VPCs and multi-account governance.
• Strong IAM and least-privilege enforcement expertise.
• Linux admin experience; Windows admin familiarity.
• IaC practices and version control (Terraform, Git).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to meet deadlines.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provision and manage AWS accounts, SCP governance.
• Design multi-account environments using AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA).
• Create and manage VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups.
• Use Terraform and GitLab CI/CD to provision resources and secure environments.
• Deploy and manage apps in AWS GovCloud with Dev/Prod environments.
• Implement IAM roles/policies with least-privilege access.
• Configure CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config for monitoring.
• Adopt security/compliance practices (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53).
• Optimize cost, performance, and scalability of cloud infra.
• Lead technical projects across teams; deliver new features.
• Disaster recovery/business continuity planning.
• Manage Linux and Windows servers; monitor and maintain systems.
• Support IT operations monitoring and auditing tools.

Skills

IT Experience

AWS Cloud

AWS Services

AWS Accounts & VPCs

Troubleshooting

AWS Governance (SCPs, LZA)

IAM / Least Privilege

Linux Admin

Windows Admin

Networking (Cloud)

Automation/CM Tools

IaC / Version Control

Communication

Accountability / Agile

Problem-Solving Mindset

US Citizenship

GovCloud Experience

Multi-Cloud (Azure/GCP)

Terraform / Docker-Compose / Helm

Docker / Kubernetes

Security Frameworks

CI/CD Pipelines

Cloud Certifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalentExperience

Tools

Terraform

Puppet

Chef

Python

Bash

PowerShell

GitLab CI/CD

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.

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to help develop and deliver on a cloud platform to support new and existing workloads. In this role, you will need to be technically capable and able to execute implementation on a high-level cloud architecture. You will also need to have a passion for problem solving and be adept at interacting, communicating and partnering with other departments within our organization to be successful.

Position Description

Nightwing is seeking talented Cloud engineers to assist our team with operating, developing, and improving a cloud-based Server/Application infrastructure environment, primarily within AWS GovCloud. We are seeking Cloud engineers with experience working in a rapidly-changing and fast-paced environment. We also support remote work from home (WFH).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following

• Provision and manage AWS accounts, including account creation, organizational structure, and governance using Service Control Policies (SCPs)
• Design, deploy, and maintain multi-account environments using the AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
• Create and manage VPCs, including subnets, routing, security groups, and network connectivity
• Use and develop scripts using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to provision, configure, and secure cloud resources, services, and applications
• Design, deploy, and maintain applications and services in AWS GovCloud, utilizing Dev/Production environments and leveraging native cloud services
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM), including roles, policies, and least-privilege access controls
• Configure and maintain cloud monitoring, logging, and alerting using services such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config
• Implement cloud security and compliance best practices, supporting frameworks and controls relevant to a government cloud environment (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53)
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost, performance, and scalability
• Lead technical projects, working with team members and inter-departmental groups to plan, execute, and deliver new features or capabilities
• Follow best practices for cloud disaster recovery/business continuity in server, network, and security design
• Manage cloud-hosted Linux and Windows servers, following best practices for logging, monitoring, and system maintenance
• Provide expertise and support for IT Operational management of security monitoring, compliance, and auditing tools

Required Skills and Experience

• 5 Years of Experience in IT (Operations, Security, or Development), or Cloud Engineering
• 3+ Years of experience running, architecting, and managing services within AWS or another major cloud provider
  • Architecting new services using AWS resources (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, etc.)
  • Creating and managing AWS accounts and VPCs
  • Troubleshooting cloud resources (Load balancers, Autoscaling groups, security groups)
• Proficiency with AWS multi-account governance, including Service Control Policies (SCPs) and the AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA)
• Experience with cloud identity and access management (IAM) and applying least-privilege principles
• 3+ Years of experience with Linux System Administration
• Familiarization with Windows System Administration
• 2+ Years of experience with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls) as applied to cloud environments (VPCs, subnets, security groups, cloud routing)
• Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools to manage and deploy cloud infrastructure and applications (Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Python, Bash, Powershell, etc.)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and using version control systems to manage source code or IaC
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong sense of accountability to meet work deadlines and support sprint goals
• A willingness to delve deep into issues coupled with a problem-solving mindset that isn't deterred by setbacks
• Must be a U.S Citizen

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Experience within AWS GovCloud
• Experience with Azure and/or GCP in addition to AWS (multi-cloud experience a plus)
• Experience developing automated solutions utilizing Terraform, docker-compose, and Helm
• Experience with cloud-native and containerized applications using Docker and/or Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE)
• Experience with cloud security and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, CIS Benchmarks)
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines for delivery and testing of cloud services/applications
• Professional Certifications such as: AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, AWS SysOps Administrator, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Administrator/Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional, Linux+, Security+

Required Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in a related engineering field; OR 5 additional years of Engineering, Computer or Information Science applicable professional experience in lieu of degree.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($77,000–$163,000) 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.