Junior Cloud Systems Administrator — DevOps for Intel

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

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC in Sterling, Virginia, is seeking an Entry-Level Cloud Systems Administrator to support cloud infrastructure for critical intelligence and defense missions. You'll gain hands-on experience with enterprise cloud platforms, system administration, and automation while collaborating with experienced engineers.

Ideal for recent graduates eager to build expertise in cloud technologies and DevOps practices in a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field or graduation within 10 months
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS Public Trust clearance
• Understanding of cloud concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Windows and Linux fundamentals
• Basic networking (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
• Strong programming foundation (Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Teamwork and eagerness to learn
• Hybrid work in Sterling, VA or nearby

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows and Linux servers and apps
• Develop and maintain deployment task sequences and packages
• Troubleshoot Windows and Linux server environments
• Server builds, configurations, upgrades, migrations
• Monitor performance and ensure high availability
• Document processes and procedures
• Manage Kubernetes PODs via ArgoCD and Kubernetes console
• Push code to GitHub and via Jenkins to TEST/DEV/UAT/PRD
• Build environments with Terraform or Ansible
• Clone/commit/push code to GitHub
• User accounts, permissions, security configurations
• Patch, harden, and ensure Linux compliance
• Write scripts to automate build and tasks
• O/M of malware analysis applications

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Cloud concepts

Scripting fundamentals

Version control familiarity

Containerization knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity / related field

Tools

Kubernetes

ArgoCD

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitHub

GitLab

Docker

Job description

Nightwing Technologies, LLC in Sterling, Virginia, is seeking an Entry-Level Cloud Systems Administrator to support cloud infrastructure for critical intelligence and defense missions. You'll gain hands-on experience with enterprise cloud platforms, system administration, and automation while collaborating with experienced engineers.

Ideal for recent graduates eager to build expertise in cloud technologies and DevOps practices in a mission-focused environment.