LINUX Systems Engineer

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking an analytical Linux Systems Engineer to manage and secure a Linux-based virtualization stack, supporting cyber, data operations, and intelligence missions.

The role involves production systems integration, automation, and secure application deployment across hardware, storage, and networks. 5+ years in Linux systems engineering, Python, Bash, and security expertise are required. TS/SCI eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux Systems Engineering experience.
• Experience with Python scripting and building applications.
• Bash scripting for automating tasks and deployments.
• Experience installing and configuring VPN services and firewalls.
• Experience with encryption (PKI) and digital certificates.
• Observability tools, logs, metrics, and tracing knowledge.
• Experience automating system administration tasks.
• Familiarity with cloud provisioning and configuration management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage software, hardware, and systems on Linux servers.
• Design, build, and maintain core services and infrastructure.
• Install and monitor Linux operating systems.
• Implement security measures and identify issues.
• Update security settings for enterprise firewalls.
• Automate vulnerability patching and remediation.
• Participate in scripting and process automation.
• Design and manage backup and recovery strategies.

Skills

Linux Systems Engineering

Python

Bash scripting

VPN technologies

Firewall admin

Observability

Automation tooling

Ansible

SaltStack

PKI / encryption

TCP/IP networking

Directory services / realm auth

Cloud provisioning

Tools

Ansible

SaltStack

Job description

Nightwing 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 seeking an analytical thinker who enjoys solving complex engineering problems while working with a close-nit team as a Linux Systems Engineer. In this role you will perform production systems integration within a cutting-edge Linux based virtualization stack, streamline and secure applications, storage, physical servers, and install, troubleshoot and maintain customer hardware. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented and skilled at making data-driven decisions to proactively address issues before they impact end users.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the software, hardware, and systems on a Linux server
• Design, build, and maintain core services and infrastructure
• Install and monitor Linux operating systems
• Implement security measures and identify potential issues
• Update security settings for enterprise firewalls
• Automate vulnerability and security patching
• Participate in programming, scripting, and process automation
• Design and manage backup and recovery strategies

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux Systems Engineering experience
• Specific experience in Python both with scripting and building applications
• Specific experience using Bash for automating tasks and deploying software/services
• Experience installing and configuring VPN services (openvpn/wireguard/ipsec), firewalls (netfilter/NFTables), and networks
• Experience with information security frameworks such as disk encryption, PKI, Symmetric/Asymmetric encryption and digital certificates
• Experience using observability tools and stack traces
• Experience scripting and developing system automation tools
• Experience with log analysis, monitoring, and alerting systems
• Knowledge of TCP/IP addressing, routing, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of directory service principles such as organization units, and realm authentication
• Familiarity with cloud provisioning
• Knowledge of modern configuration management tooling – specifically Ansible and SaltStack
• Minimum Secret Clearance with the ability to acquire a TS with SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically with Debian based distributions
• Experience with virtual server implementation and management

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.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. 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.