Entry-Level Cloud Systems Engineer - DevOps & Kubernetes

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Additional insurances

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Nightwing is hiring an Entry-Level Cloud Systems Administrator to support cloud infrastructure for critical intelligence missions. You’ll gain hands-on experience with enterprise cloud platforms, system administration, and automation while working with seasoned engineers.

This role is ideal for recent graduates eager to develop cloud skills and DevOps practices in a mission-focused environment, with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or near graduation.
• Ability to obtain DHS Public Trust clearance.
• Basic cloud concepts (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Fundamental Windows/Linux knowledge.
• Networking basics (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls).
• Programming in Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript.
• Understanding of software development principles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Teamwork and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows and Linux servers and apps.
• Develop deployment packages and task sequences.
• Troubleshoot Windows/Linux server environments.
• Build/configure/upgrade/migrate servers.
• Monitor performance and ensure high availability.
• Document processes and procedures.
• Manage Linux packages and dependencies.
• Administer user accounts and security settings.
• Apply patching and hardening for Linux systems.
• Automate build tasks with scripts.
• Operate malware analysis tools.
• Manage Kubernetes PODs via ArgoCD/Kubernetes Console.
• Clone and push code to GitHub.
• Deploy via Jenkins pipelines to TEST/DEV/UAT/PRD.
• Build environments with Terraform or Ansible.

Skills

Security clearance

Cloud concepts

Windows/Linus familiarity

Networking basics

Programming: Java, Python, C++, JavaS

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Learning mentality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Cybersecurity

Graduation within 10 months

Tools

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

GitHub

Jenkins

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Job description

Nightwing is hiring an Entry-Level Cloud Systems Administrator to support cloud infrastructure for critical intelligence missions. You’ll gain hands-on experience with enterprise cloud platforms, system administration, and automation while working with seasoned engineers.

This role is ideal for recent graduates eager to develop cloud skills and DevOps practices in a mission-focused environment, with a hybrid work model.