Infrastructure Engineer at Nightwing in Annapolis Junction, MD

Job 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. Infrastructure Engineer Location: Onsite - National Business Park, Maryland Nightwing is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, and maintain the backbone of our advanced systems infrastructure. As a key member of our team, you’ll take ownership of planning, configuring, and sustaining systems that enable scalable and efficient operations. From orchestrating container architectures like Kubernetes and Rancher, to implementing robust virtualization solutions, you will be instrumental in ensuring high availability, security, and adaptability across our network and software stack. Ideal candidate is a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in containerization, virtualization, and automation. These individuals find maximum job satisfaction in being both a systems thinker and a hands-on builder, capable of designing, deploying, and optimizing scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure within complex environments. Candidate will work in a fast-paced, mission-critical settings and bring a strong foundation in Linux systems, networking, and distributed architectures, combined with modern DevSecOps practices. Responsibilities: Architect, deploy, and maintain containerized environments using technologies such as Kubernetes, Proxmox, and Rancher. Design and implement scalable virtualization solutions using Citrix clients, enabling seamless system operations and multi-user environments. Manage logging, monitoring, and observability systems, such as the ELK stack (ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana), for real-time performance optimization and troubleshooting. Plan and configure network software stacks that integrate microservices and distributed systems for secure and scalable operations. Develop and maintain automation scripts using languages like Python, Bash, or Terraform for configuration management and provisioning. Optimize infrastructure performance to support heavy workloads, improve fault tolerance, and minimize downtime. Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate infrastructure solutions into agile deployment pipelines. Ensure compliance with robust security policies and practices, leveraging DevSecOps workflows and tools like Git, Ansible, and CI/CD systems. Provide technical guidance for infrastructure scalability, capacity planning, and risk mitigation in virtualized environments. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or equivalent experience. At least 5 years of hands-on experience in infrastructure engineering or related roles. Proven experience designing, deploying, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration systems. Solid understanding of virtualization technologies and protocols, including expertise in Citrix environments. Proficiency with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana). Strong knowledge of Linux-based systems and network administration, with the ability to optimize performance and troubleshoot issues. Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation tools and writing scripts (e.g., Python, Bash, Terraform). Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD workflows, and version control systems like Git. Ability to lead the planning and execution of scalable, virtualized systems while maintaining operational efficiency. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with Proxmo