3+ years in DevOps, automation, or software engineering roles
Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
Experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
Expertise in scripting (Python, Bash, YAML)
Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deployment of engagement kits
Manage source control and code repositories for infrastructure settings
Implement infrastructure-as-code practices
Automate cloud resource provisioning and scaling
Enhance kit capabilities through optimization initiatives
Collaborate with architects to streamline deployment processes
Implement monitoring and logging solutions
Support troubleshooting and performance optimization during incidents
Benefits
Dynamic and impactful work supporting national cybersecurity
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in cloud infrastructure
Collaboration with a talented team of cybersecurity professionals
Chance to contribute directly to critical infrastructure protection
Professional development opportunities within a mission-focused environment
Full Job Description
Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide rapid deployment and management of secure cloud-based engagement kits for cyber incident response and threat hunting operations. As part of the Engagement Support Services (ESS) contract, this program enables analysts to quickly access the tools and environments they need to investigate cyber threats affecting federal agencies, state and local governments, and critical infrastructure. Working on this team means directly supporting the nation's cybersecurity defenders by ensuring they have reliable, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure available within hours of a cyber incident-helping protect America's digital infrastructure when it matters most.
DevOps Engineers will automate, optimize, and enhance the deployment and management of Bespin cloud engagement kits. These positions focus on building robust CI/CD pipelines, maintaining source control repositories, and implementing infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure consistent, scalable, and stable deployments.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated engagement kit deployment
Manage source control and code repositories for infrastructure configurations
Implement infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar
Automate provisioning, configuration, and scaling of cloud resources
Enhance kit capabilities through automation and optimization initiatives
Collaborate with architects and administrators to streamline deployment processes
Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions
Support troubleshooting and performance optimization during active operations
Maintain version control and change management processes
Develop automation scripts and tools to reduce manual effort
Ensure consistency and repeatability across engagement kit deployments
Participate in security hardening and compliance automation efforts
Required Skills:
U.S. Citizenship
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
3+ years of experience in DevOps, automation, or software engineering roles
Strong proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
Experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.)
Expertise in scripting languages (Python, Bash, YAML)
Knowledge of Git and version control best practices
Experience with AWS cloud services and APIs
Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with configuration management and automation tools
Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems
Desired Skills:
Experience with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS)
Knowledge of security automation and compliance-as-code
Experience supporting operational or mission-critical environments
Familiarity with agile development methodologies
Background in software development or systems engineering
Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or High School diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience
Desired Certifications:
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar certification
