Systems Engineer / Dev Engineer / DevOps Engineer

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; 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 hybrid Systems Engineer / Dev Engineer / DevOps Engineer to design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. You will work with software teams to automate, test, and release code safely and quickly.

The role emphasizes IaC, Docker/Kubernetes, and robust observability, with a TS/SCI polygraph requirement noted for the role. Join a team delivering advanced cyber and data operations solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Operating Systems: Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting.
• Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in at least one modern language (Python, Ruby, or Go) and shell scripting (Bash or PowerShell).
• Version Control: Git and collaborative workflows.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS and IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Container Tools: Docker and Kubernetes knowledge.
• Mindset: Automation-first, problem-solving, collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & Systems Management: Provision, configure, and maintain cloud environments (AWS) and on-premises servers using IaC (Terraform/Ansible).
• CI/CD Pipeline Engineering: Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
• Software & Scripting Development: Write Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripts and internal tools to automate tasks.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Use Docker and Kubernetes for scalable deployments.
• Monitoring, Logging & Reliability: Implement observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog; set alerts and diagnose failures.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate with developers and IT ops; review PRs and design fault-tolerant systems.
• Security & Compliance: Enforce security best practices, manage secrets, and scan container images.

Skills

Python

Go

Ruby

Bash/PowerShell

Git

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Education

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

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

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 hybrid Systems Engineer / Dev Engineer / DevOps Engineer. This role blends infrastructure management, software development, and CI/CD automation to bridge the gap between building applications and running them reliably. The role combines the hardware/network stability focus of a Systems Engineer, the coding and feature mindset of a Dev Engineer, and the automation/pipeline focus of a DevOps Engineer. You will design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure, automate deployment pipelines, and work directly with software development teams to release code safely and quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure & Systems Management: Provision, configure, and maintain cloud environments (AWS) and on-premises physical or virtual servers using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• CI/CD Pipeline Engineering: Build, optimize, and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to automate application building, testing, and deployment using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
• Software & Scripting Development: Write scripts (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) and internal tools to automate manual operations, manage configuration files, and integrate disparate backend systems.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Package applications into lightweight containers using Docker and manage scalable deployments using Kubernetes.
• Monitoring, Logging & Reliability: Instrument robust observability frameworks (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) to track system performance, set up real-time alerts, and perform root-cause analysis on production outages.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as a bridge between software developers and IT operations, helping engineers write reliable code, review pull requests, and design fault-tolerant architectures.
• Security & Compliance: Enforce security best practices, manage secrets, scan container images for vulnerabilities, and control access management.

TS/SCI with polygraph Required

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Operating Systems: Deep troubleshooting and administration experience with Linux/Unix environments.
• Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in at least one modern language (Python, Ruby, or Go) and shell scripting (Bash or PowerShell).
• Version Control: Strong fluency with Git and collaborative source control workflows.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Container Tools: Familiarity with Docker containerization and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Mindset: Strong problem‑solving skills, an automation‑first attitude, and a collaborative spirit.

Day 1 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.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.