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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - **Company:** Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC - **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $77,000.0 - $163,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Audit Trail, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Information Sciences, Subnetting, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Network Connections, Routing, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, Autoscaling, Multi-Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Opsworks, Functional Programming, CIS Benchmarks, Cloudwatch, Puppet, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** October 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6fbfc9f6705769bd ## About the Role We are looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to help develop and deliver on a cloud platform to support new and existing workloads. In this role, you will need to be technically capable and able to execute implementation on a high-level cloud architecture. You will also need to have a passion for problem solving and be adept at interacting, communicating and partnering with other departments within our organization to be successful., * 5 Years of Experience in IT (Operations, Security, or Development), or Cloud Engineering * 3+ Years of experience running, architecting, and managing services within AWS or another major cloud provider + Architecting new services using AWS resources (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, etc.) + Creating and managing AWS accounts and VPCs + Troubleshooting cloud resources (Load balancers, Autoscaling groups, security groups) * Proficiency with AWS multi-account governance, including Service Control Policies (SCPs) and the AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA) * Experience with cloud identity and access management (IAM) and applying least-privilege principles * 3+ Years of experience with Linux System Administration * Familiarization with Windows System Administration * 2+ Years of experience with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls) as applied to cloud environments (VPCs, subnets, security groups, cloud routing) * Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools to manage and deploy cloud infrastructure and applications (Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Python, Bash, Powershell, etc.) * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and using version control systems to manage source code or IaC * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Strong sense of accountability to meet work deadlines and support sprint goals * A willingness to delve deep into issues coupled with a problem-solving mindset that isn't deterred by setbacks * Must be a U.S Citizen Desired Skills and Experiences * Experience within AWS GovCloud * Experience with Azure and/or GCP in addition to AWS (multi-cloud experience a plus) * Experience developing automated solutions utilizing Terraform, docker-compose, and Helm * Experience with cloud-native and containerized applications using Docker and/or Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE) * Experience with cloud security and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, CIS Benchmarks) * Experience developing CI/CD pipelines for delivery and testing of cloud services/applications * Professional Certifications such as: AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, AWS SysOps Administrator, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Administrator/Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional, Linux+, Security+ Required Education Bachelor of Science Degree in a related engineering field; OR 5 additional years of Engineering, Computer or Information Science applicable professional experience in lieu of degree. ## Description Nightwing is seeking talented Cloud engineers to assist our team with operating, developing, and improving a cloud-based Server/Application infrastructure environment, primarily within AWS GovCloud. We are seeking Cloud engineers with experience working in a rapidly-changing and fast-paced environment. We also support remote work from home (WFH)., * Provision and manage AWS accounts, including account creation, organizational structure, and governance using Service Control Policies (SCPs) * Design, deploy, and maintain multi-account environments using the AWS Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA) * Create and manage VPCs, including subnets, routing, security groups, and network connectivity * Use and develop scripts using Terraform and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to provision, configure, and secure cloud resources, services, and applications * Design, deploy, and maintain applications and services in AWS GovCloud, utilizing Dev/Production environments and leveraging native cloud services * Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM), including roles, policies, and least-privilege access controls * Configure and maintain cloud monitoring, logging, and alerting using services such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config * Implement cloud security and compliance best practices, supporting frameworks and controls relevant to a government cloud environment (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53) * Optimize cloud infrastructure for cost, performance, and scalability * Lead technical projects, working with team members and inter-departmental groups to plan, execute, and deliver new features or capabilities * Follow best practices for cloud disaster recovery/business continuity in server, network, and security design * Manage cloud-hosted Linux and Windows servers, following best practices for logging, monitoring, and system maintenance * Provide expertise and support for IT Operational management of security monitoring, compliance, and auditing tools