Data Automation EngineerNightwing 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 to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Data Automation Engineer to support this critical customer mission.The Data Automation Engineer will develop and implement automation solutions to support technology integration activities, focusing on data pipeline development, automated analysis workflows, and integration automation.
This role addresses manual workflow pain points and enables scaling of technology capabilities through intelligent automation.Responsibilities:Develop automated data pipelines for technology integration initiativesCreate automation workflows for malware sample collection, detonation, and taxonomyImplement data integration automation between pilot and production systemsSupport Automated Malware Analysis (AMA) platform development and enhancementDevelop scripts and tools to automate repetitive technical tasksCreate data transformation and normalization automationSupport AI/ML data preparation and feature engineering automationDevelop monitoring and alerting automation for integrated systemsImplement API integrations for data sharing and workflow automationDocument automation solutions and maintain code repositoriesSupport scaling automation from pilot to production environmentsOptimize automation performance and efficiencyCollaborate with analysts to identify automation opportunitiesEnsure automation solutions maintain data quality and integritySupport continuous improvement of automated capabilitiesRequired Skills:U.S. CitizenshipActive TS/SCI clearanceAbility to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability5 + years of experience in automation engineering, data engineering, or software developmentStrong programming skills in Python, with experience in data manipulation librariesExperience developing data pipelines and ETL processesKnowledge of automation frameworks and orchestration toolsExperience with APIs and integration technologiesUnderstanding of database systems and data modelingFamiliarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD practicesStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to translate business requirements into automated solutionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent documentation and communication abilitiesDesired Skills:Experience with malware analysis automation or cybersecurity toolsKnowledge of AI/ML pipelines and data preparationExperience with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect)Background in cybersecurity or threat intelligence automationExperience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Knowledge of streaming data platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)Familiarity with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop)Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programsRequired Education:BS in Computer Science, Data Science, or related degree, or HS Diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experienceDesired Certifications:DoD 8140 IAT Level II ICSSLPAt 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.