Cyber Lab & Platform Administrator for Secure Cloud Ops

Nightwing; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing seeks a Lab Manager to sustain and support the customer’s Lab environments, provisioning equipment and access, and maintaining inventory. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI, with experience in Linux/Unix and macOS, imaging workstations, and VPN/VDI support (Cisco, Citrix, VMware, AWS).

You will work with lab staff and customers to ensure timely, secure access and reliable lab operations in support of cyber defense initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance.
• 2+ years in lab management or systems administration.
• Experience with Linux/Unix and macOS.
• Ability to communicate clearly at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT equipment provisioning and inventory maintenance for end users.
• Provision VPN/VDI access (Cisco, Citrix, VMware, AWS) for users.
• Inventory IT assets including hardware, software and licenses.
• Provide guidance and troubleshoot user access to lab environments.
• Administer and maintain Apple devices and macOS.

Skills

DoD clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

Lab management

Systems administration

Linux/Unix

MacOS

Imaging workstations

Clear written/oral communication

Relationship building

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity/Engineering

HS Diploma + 4–6 years relevant experience

Tools

Cisco VPN

Citrix

VMware

AWS

Lab inventory software

Job description

Nightwing seeks a Lab Manager to sustain and support the customer’s Lab environments, provisioning equipment and access, and maintaining inventory. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI, with experience in Linux/Unix and macOS, imaging workstations, and VPN/VDI support (Cisco, Citrix, VMware, AWS).

You will work with lab staff and customers to ensure timely, secure access and reliable lab operations in support of cyber defense initiatives.