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.
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.
Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite 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 of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.
Nightwing is seeking a skilled AWS Administrator to manage and maintain our cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will be responsible for deploying, configuring, monitoring, and optimizing AWS resources to ensure high availability, security, and performance. This role requires a strong understanding of AWS services, automation, and cloud best practices.
Responsibilities
- Deploy, manage, and maintain AWS infrastructure, including EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and other AWS services
- Automate cloud operations using tools like AWS CLI, Terraform, CloudFormation, and scripting (Python, Bash).
- Applying advanced analytical skills and technical resources at the tactical levels and implementing infrastructure solutions supporting command decision making and execution of mission requirements.
- Support the implementation of new technologies and equipment in the lab environment.
- Support DevOps initiatives by integrating AWS services with CI/CD pipelines.
- Provide support for MacOS and iOS to users.
- Provide troubleshooting and triaging assistance for basic to intermediate technical challenges and user issues.
- Work closely with development and security teams to ensure compliance with cloud governance policies.
- Performing implementation of granular access control, and monitor systems for acceptable performance and user accessibility, establish back-ups, and monitor systems security.
- Examine and identify efficiencies that can be made to existing procedures, with approval from the customer.
Required Skills
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
- Proven experience as an AWS Administrator or in a similar cloud-based role
- 2+ years of directly relevant experience in IT Helpdesk support.
- 2+ years MacOS and iOS experience.
- Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.
Desired Skills
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Experience with multiple operating systems to include Linux/Unix.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, AWS CodePipeline)
Required Education
BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree or HS Diploma and 4+ years lab management or systems administration experience.
Desired Certifications
Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.
When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
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.
