Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer - Principal I (CLAW1)

Location: Sterling, VA

Time Type: Full time

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.

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.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Infrastructure Engineering:

• Design, test, and implement advanced cybersecurity software capabilities as a key contributor within Agile Scrum teams.
• Support risk assessments and recommend risk mitigation strategies as required.

Full Stack Development:

• Develop automated unit tests and debug thoroughly to ensure reliable, high-quality code.
• Collaborate on Deployment, DevOps, and CI/CD processes to optimize pipelines and streamline workflows.
• Establish and interpret monitoring systems for CI/CD processes to ensure operational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• 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:
    • Securing the Software Supply Chain.
    • Open-Source Software Security.
    • General Cybersecurity Best Practices.
  • NIST Frameworks:
    • NIST SP 800-218 – Secure Software Development Framework.
  • Technical Expertise:
    • 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.]

Syndeo: 3499

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.