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Infrastructure Engineer with Security Clearance

Nightwing · Sterling, VA · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

Job Summary

The Infrastructure Engineer (IE) at Nightwing collaboratively works with the Sponsor, leadership, P&O Teams, and Mission Partners to identify, understand, and anticipate Sponsor and SYSTEM requirements. The IE designs, builds, and maintains IT infrastructure that supports the SYSTEM operations. The IE ensures that systems, services, and networks are well-integrated and function smoothly and securely.

Responsibilities

  • Design, development and deployment of infrastructure services, core systems and multi-tenant hybrid cloud environments
  • Collaborate with P&O teams, Sponsor, and Mission Partners to design infrastructure systems architecture to meet mission needs, performance metrics and service objectives
  • Translate architectural design plans into operational infrastructure systems
  • Provide engineering and design support to automate delivery and streamlining of DevOps and development/mission lifecycle processes
  • Designing infrastructure systems from a security, performance, cost-optimization and mission enabler perspective
  • Developing framework guidelines and roadmaps and operationalizing system design
  • Establishing interface controls (including documentation and baselines) with Mission Partners/Tenants to align the available services with Sponsor/Mission expectations, requirements and objectives
  • Developing policies to ensure systems security, performance and risk mitigation
  • Support and lead transformation initiatives for improved SYSTEM mission performance and Mission Partner/Tenant experience

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, preferably in a government or defense environment
  • Experience with AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Nutanix
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash or Python and programming languages like Go, Rust, or Python
  • Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies and infrastructure as code (IaC)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
  • Clearance: TS/SCI Poly

Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred:

  • Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
  • Experience with CSPs (AWS, Google)
  • Experience with multiple programming languages (e.g., Go, Rust, Python)
  • Experience with security, performance, and cost optimization
  • Experience with DevOps and development/mission lifecycle processes

Benefits

Nightwing offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. We also provide opportunities for professional growth and development through training programs and mentorship opportunities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional evening or weekend work required to meet project deadlines.

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