Cloud Systems Administrator

Nightwing Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Group is seeking a Cloud Systems Administrator in Arlington, VA. The role involves deploying and configuring cloud engagement kits, monitoring systems, and ensuring their availability for cybersecurity operations.

Applicants should have strong expertise in AWS services, Linux/Unix, and Windows administration. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, along with U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Join our team and help shape the future of cybersecurity with innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience administering cloud-based systems, preferably AWS.
• U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure cloud engagement kits.
• Monitor system health and performance metrics.
• Manage cloud resources and ensure system availability.

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Windows server administration

AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch)

Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN)

Security best practices

Monitoring and logging tools

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

High School diploma and 7+ years of experience

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Job description

## Cloud Systems AdministratorApplylocations: Arlington, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101665Nightwing 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 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.Cloud Systems Administrators will manage day-to-day operations, maintenance, and health monitoring of Bespin cloud engagement kits. These positions require hands-on technical expertise to ensure system availability, security, and performance while providing real-time support to operational teams during critical missions.**Responsibilities:*** Deploy and configure engagement kits within required timelines following government approval* Apply updates, patches, and security configurations to cloud infrastructure* Monitor system health, performance metrics, and resource utilization* Perform real-time troubleshooting and remediation during active operations* Manage cloud resources including compute, storage, networking, and security services* Ensure verified functionality of all tools, services, and environments per engagement parameters* Maintain system documentation and configuration records* Coordinate secure decommissioning and termination of engagement kits* Support data archival processes and engagement closeout procedures* Implement and maintain continuous monitoring solutions* Respond to service outages and coordinate recovery efforts* Manage user access, permissions, and identity management**Required Skills:*** U.S. Citizenship* Must have an active TS/SCI clearance* Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability* 3+ years of experience administering cloud-based systems, preferably AWS* Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows server administration* Experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, and CloudWatch* Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls)* Familiarity with security best practices and compliance requirements* Experience with monitoring and logging tools* Ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments* Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills* Excellent documentation abilities**Desired Skills:*** Experience supporting incident response or cybersecurity operations* Knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)* Scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell)* Experience with backup and disaster recovery procedures* Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks**Required Education:*** Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or High School diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience**Desired Certifications:*** AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or similar certificationSyndeo: ESS-3411, ESS-3412*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.*