Entry-Level Cloud Systems Engineer: Mission-Focused Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking an Entry-Level Cloud Systems Administrator to support cloud infrastructure for critical missions. You will gain hands-on experience with enterprise cloud platforms, system administration, and automation while collaborating with experienced engineers.

This role is ideal for recent graduates pursuing cloud technologies and DevOps in a mission-focused environment, with a hybrid work arrangement at the Sterling, VA site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or graduation within 10 months)
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust security clearance
• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Fundamental knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Basic network knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
• Strong foundation in at least one programming language (Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript)
• Basic understanding of software development principles and data structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows and Linux servers and applications running on the server
• Develop and maintain task sequences, packages, and application deployments
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for Windows and Linux Server environments
• Perform server builds, configurations, upgrades, and migrations
• Monitor system performance, diagnose issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability
• Documentation of processes and procedures
• Linux package and dependency management
• Administer user accounts, permissions, and security configurations
• Implement patching, hardening, and compliance measures for Linux systems
• Write scripts to automate build out and tasks
• Execution of O/M of malware analysis applications
• Administration of Kubernetes PODs and POD management via ArgoCD and Kubernetes console
• Clone, commit and push code to GITHUB
• Push code via Jenkins Pipeline to various namespaces (TEST, DEV, UAT and PRD)
• Build out environments using Terraform or ansible

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Cloud concepts

Scripting basics

Programming knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

Jenkins

Terraform

Ansible

GitHub / GitLab

Docker

Job description

Nightwing is seeking an Entry-Level Cloud Systems Administrator to support cloud infrastructure for critical missions. You will gain hands-on experience with enterprise cloud platforms, system administration, and automation while collaborating with experienced engineers.

This role is ideal for recent graduates pursuing cloud technologies and DevOps in a mission-focused environment, with a hybrid work arrangement at the Sterling, VA site.