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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer - Principal I (CLAW1) - **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC - **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Unit Testing, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Computer Network Operations, AWS ECS, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Opsworks, Cloudwatch, Block Storage - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8697332/full-stack-developer-software-engineer-principal-i-claw1 ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship is required * Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain DHS suitability * Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance * 8+ years of software development experience required * Minimum 2+ years of Agile full stack infrastructure engineering experience with a focus on production AWS environments. Desired Skills: * Experience with Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Elastic Block Storage, Amazon EC2 Image Builder, Amazon Elastic Cloud Registry, Amazon Elastic Container Service, Amazon Event Bridge, AWS Config, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), and AWS Secrets Manager. * Proven ability as a Full Stack Developer with experience in Agile/Scrum development methodologies. * Automated remediation expertise for security vulnerabilities. * Familiarity with: + CISA Guidance: o Securing the Software Supply Chain. o Open-Source Software Security. o General Cybersecurity Best Practices. + NIST Frameworks: o NIST SP 800-218 - Secure Software Development Framework. + Technical Expertise: o Knowledge of automated solutions using Ansible. Desired Certifications: * Cloud Certification: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. * Cybersecurity Certifications: DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II or CSSLP. Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline is required. [Ten (10) years of experience (for a total of eighteen (18) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.] ## Description Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to sustain and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. Cyber Offense and Defense Experts (CODEX) is seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer with expertise in AWS Cloud development, stage and production environments. This role involves contributing to the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities to support CISA's mission today and into the future. 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