DevOps Engineer

Salary: $108,000 - 148,000 per year Requirements: We require U.S. citizenship. We require an active TS/SCI clearance. We must be able to obtain DHS suitability. We seek 3+ years of experience in DevOps, automation, or software engineering. We need strong proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible. We expect experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and GitHub Actions. We look for expertise in scripting languages including Python, Bash, and YAML. We require knowledge of Git and version control best practices. We need experience with AWS cloud services and APIs. We expect understanding of containerization and orchestration, including Docker and Kubernetes. We value familiarity with configuration management and automation tools. We require a strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems. We prefer experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and ECS. We value knowledge of security automation and compliance-as-code. We prefer experience supporting operational or mission-critical environments. We value familiarity with agile development methodologies. We prefer a background in software development or systems engineering. We prefer experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack. We require a bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or a high school diploma with 7+ years of directly relevant experience. We prefer AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or a similar certification. Responsibilities: We develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated engagement kit deployment. We manage source control and code repositories for infrastructure configurations. We implement infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar platforms. We automate provisioning, configuration, and scaling of cloud resources. We enhance kit capabilities through automation and optimization efforts. We collaborate with architects and administrators to streamline deployment workflows. We implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions. We support troubleshooting and performance tuning during active operations. We maintain version control and change management processes. We develop automation scripts and tools to reduce manual effort. We ensure consistency and repeatability across engagement kit deployments. We participate in security hardening and compliance automation initiatives. Technologies: AWS Ansible Bash CI/CD Cloud DevOps Docker ELK Git GitHub GitLab Grafana Support Jenkins Kubernetes Linux Prometheus Python Security Terraform Unix More We collaborate with Nightwing, a company delivering technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services across the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. We are supporting a U.S. Government customer with rapid deployment and management of secure cloud-based engagement kits for cyber incident response and threat hunting operations. This role helps ensure analysts have reliable, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure available within hours of a cyber incident, supporting the nations cybersecurity defenders when it matters most. We value collaboration and teamwork, and we offer the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals committed to innovation, problem-solving, and exceptional client outcomes. Nightwing is an equal opportunity employer. last updated 40 week of 2026