Cloud Engineer

Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide on‑site incident response to civilian government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber‑attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience to join our O&M team. The role will design, implement, and test cloud‑based infrastructure and services, migrating existing infrastructure from on‑prem to the cloud, with a focus on Red Hat‑based systems across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.

• Design, deploy, and test scalable, secure cloud infrastructure using Red Hat technologies.
• Implement and test IaaS/PaaS solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Automate provisioning and configuration using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Red Hat Satellite.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with security standards and policies.
• Apply advanced analytical skills and technical resources at the tactical level and implement infrastructure solutions supporting command decision making and execution of mission requirements.
• Automate infrastructure tasks using Ansible, Terraform, or other Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) tools.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the lab environment.
• Stay up‑to‑date with Open Shift and Kubernetes advancements, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Examine and identify efficiencies that can be made to existing procedures, with approval from the customer.

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance; TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 6+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, Linux Systems Engineer, or similar role.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, etc.).

• Proficiency in CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD, or ArgoCD.
• Strong knowledge of Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu) administration.
• Understanding of networking and security best practices in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift).

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 7+ years of lab management or systems administration experience.

• DoD 8140.01 IAT LevelII.

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 401(k) 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.