{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2f07fd1b8a18fe628c7fafbd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2f07fd1b8a18fe628c7fafbd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2f07fd1b8a18fe628c7fafbd","title":"Cloud Engineer","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.\n\nNightwing is seeking a cleared and experienced Cloud Engineer in the Herndon Virginia area. Responsible for design, development, and implementation of Cloud solutions for globally available application. Candidate will possess a results-driven, strong background in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT infrastructure centered around MS Windows products. Candidate would utilize experience with MS 365 solutions, and apply proven expertise in Failover Clustering, NetApp Storage solutions and Linux integration and optimization of cloud and on-premise environments. Candidates will need:\nIn-depth knowledge of MS Windows Server operating systems, configuration management, and trouble-shooting.\nExpertise in designing failover clusters for high availability and disaster recovery.\nDemonstrated proficiency in NetApp Storage solutions, configuration, management, and optimization.\nLinux experience, with the ability o integrate and manage Linux systems within a Windows-centric environment.\nFamiliarity with MS356 solutions, including migration, configuration, and management of cloud services.\nExpertise in Cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Openstack\nStrong scripting skills in languages such as BASH, Python, and Ansible for automating tasks and workflows.\nExpertise with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes\nFamiliarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.\nDraw on experience to meet requirements for resilient, durable, and scalable solutions. Participate in planning, implementation and growth of Customer foundational footprint/capabilities. Work closely with the team of architects, software developers, and engineers to recommend and design database or data storage solutions that effectively reflect business needs, security and service level requirements. Work with application and architecture teams to conduct proof of concept (POC) and implement the design in production environment. Work with current application teams to understand our current applications and make migration recommendations and to-be architectures. Analyze applications for data integrity issues. Work independently or as part of a small team to design, build, automate and document the/a multi-tiered managed service platform. Work independently or as part of a small team to build out automation in support of the managed services platform. Write the required template documents, procedures, or guides associated with the respective managed services. Assist with the installation and configuration of a cloud management platform per the requirements of the respective services. Assist with technical documentation and/or training materials.\nRequired Skills:\nAbility to effectively manage several projects simultaneously in a rapidly paced environment\nExcellent knowledge of Customer’s engineering development cycle and O&M processes\nWilling to “go the extra mile” ensuring that time critical requirements are met.\nSelf-starter with ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team of very strong personalities in a very dynamic environment\nHighly mission-oriented\nMinimum of 3 years of professional cloud experience\nExperience designing, developing, deploying, testing in Azure architecture.\nDesired Skills:\nKnowledge of CSFC\nKnowledge of Customer field environment\nAdditional Requirements:\nAdditional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.\nYears of Experience Required: 9+ years\nRequired Education Level/Major: BS Computer Science or related field\nCan Equivalent Experience be Substituted for Educational Requirement (Yes/No):\nYes\nWeapons Certification Required (Yes/No):\nNo\nProfessional License or Certification Required (Yes/No) / Type:\nNo\nOCONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %:\nYes, potential for up to 10% OCONUS travel, as required. **\nCONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %:\nYes, potential for up to 10% CONUS travel, as required. **\nRequired Clearance:\nTS / SCI with Polygraph required on day 1\n** Travel requirements/amount and duration are subject to the needs of the Customer and may be more or less than what is listed.\n\nSalary & Benefits\n\nThe salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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.\n\nNightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.\n\nNightwing 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.","company":"Nightwing Technologies","rawCompany":"nightwing technologies","city":"Sterling","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T19:50:32.429Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Cloud Engineer","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.\n\nNightwing is seeking a cleared and experienced Cloud Engineer in the Herndon Virginia area. Responsible for design, development, and implementation of Cloud solutions for globally available application. Candidate will possess a results-driven, strong background in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT infrastructure centered around MS Windows products. Candidate would utilize experience with MS 365 solutions, and apply proven expertise in Failover Clustering, NetApp Storage solutions and Linux integration and optimization of cloud and on-premise environments. Candidates will need:\nIn-depth knowledge of MS Windows Server operating systems, configuration management, and trouble-shooting.\nExpertise in designing failover clusters for high availability and disaster recovery.\nDemonstrated proficiency in NetApp Storage solutions, configuration, management, and optimization.\nLinux experience, with the ability o integrate and manage Linux systems within a Windows-centric environment.\nFamiliarity with MS356 solutions, including migration, configuration, and management of cloud services.\nExpertise in Cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Openstack\nStrong scripting skills in languages such as BASH, Python, and Ansible for automating tasks and workflows.\nExpertise with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes\nFamiliarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.\nDraw on experience to meet requirements for resilient, durable, and scalable solutions. Participate in planning, implementation and growth of Customer foundational footprint/capabilities. Work closely with the team of architects, software developers, and engineers to recommend and design database or data storage solutions that effectively reflect business needs, security and service level requirements. Work with application and architecture teams to conduct proof of concept (POC) and implement the design in production environment. Work with current application teams to understand our current applications and make migration recommendations and to-be architectures. Analyze applications for data integrity issues. Work independently or as part of a small team to design, build, automate and document the/a multi-tiered managed service platform. Work independently or as part of a small team to build out automation in support of the managed services platform. Write the required template documents, procedures, or guides associated with the respective managed services. Assist with the installation and configuration of a cloud management platform per the requirements of the respective services. Assist with technical documentation and/or training materials.\nRequired Skills:\nAbility to effectively manage several projects simultaneously in a rapidly paced environment\nExcellent knowledge of Customer’s engineering development cycle and O&M processes\nWilling to “go the extra mile” ensuring that time critical requirements are met.\nSelf-starter with ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team of very strong personalities in a very dynamic environment\nHighly mission-oriented\nMinimum of 3 years of professional cloud experience\nExperience designing, developing, deploying, testing in Azure architecture.\nDesired Skills:\nKnowledge of CSFC\nKnowledge of Customer field environment\nAdditional Requirements:\nAdditional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.\nYears of Experience Required: 9+ years\nRequired Education Level/Major: BS Computer Science or related field\nCan Equivalent Experience be Substituted for Educational Requirement (Yes/No):\nYes\nWeapons Certification Required (Yes/No):\nNo\nProfessional License or Certification Required (Yes/No) / Type:\nNo\nOCONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %:\nYes, potential for up to 10% OCONUS travel, as required. **\nCONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %:\nYes, potential for up to 10% CONUS travel, as required. **\nRequired Clearance:\nTS / SCI with Polygraph required on day 1\n** Travel requirements/amount and duration are subject to the needs of the Customer and may be more or less than what is listed.\n\nSalary & Benefits\n\nThe salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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.\n\nNightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.\n\nNightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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