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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Solutions Architect - **Company:** Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC - **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Functional Programming, Terraform - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e48ee7e9785b6e0c ## About the Role Do you have experience in TLS?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * U.S. Citizenship * Must have an active TS/SCI clearance * Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability * 8+ years of directly relevant experience * 5+ years of experience designing cloud architectures, preferably on AWS * Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and CloudFormation * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) * Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements * Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions * Strong documentation and technical communication skills * Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) * Layman networking knowledge - network infrastructure, protocols, TLS encryption, and VPC firewall management Desired Skills: * Experience designing solutions for cybersecurity or incident response operations * Knowledge of multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures * Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS) * Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST) * Background in system administration or DevOps Required Education: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or High School diploma an 10+ years of directly relevant experience. Desired Certifications: * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional ## 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. The Cloud Solutions Architect will design, optimize, and enhance cloud-based engagement kit architectures to support ESS operational requirements. This role focuses on creating scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that enable rapid deployment and customization of engagement infrastructure across diverse mission scenarios. 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