Systems Engineer / Dev Engineer / DevOps Engineer

Nightwing; Sterling, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing in Sterling, VA is seeking a hybrid Systems Engineer / Dev Engineer / DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines. You will collaborate with software teams to release code safely and quickly, and implement IaC, containerization, and observability practices.

The role requires a BS in CS or related field, Linux/Unix expertise, Python/Ruby/Go, and experience with AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Linux/Unix administration experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Ruby, or Go and shell scripting.
• Git fluency and collaborative workflows.
• Hands-on AWS and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes containerization and orchestration.
• Strong problem-solving, automation-first mindset, and collaboration.
• TS/SCI with polygraph required Day 1.

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, and maintain cloud environments (AWS) and on-premises servers.
• Build, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Write scripts and internal tools to automate operations and integrate systems.
• Package applications in Docker containers and manage deployments with Kubernetes.
• Instrument observability using Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog; set real-time alerts.
• Bridge software development and IT operations; review PRs and design fault-tolerant architectures.
• Enforce security best practices; manage secrets; scan container images for vulnerabilities.

Skills

Python

Go

Ruby

Bash

PowerShell

Git

Linux/Unix

CI/CD

Education

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

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

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** job description blends infrastructure management, software development, and CI/CD automation to bridge the gap between building applications and running them reliably. **Role Overview**This 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. **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.* TS/SCI with polygraph Required 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.*