Platform Administrator

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 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 supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide rapid deployment and management of secure cloud-based engagement kits for cyber incident response and threat hunting operations. As part of the Engagement Support Services (ESS) contract, this program enables analysts to quickly access the tools and environments they need to investigate cyber threats affecting federal agencies, state and local governments, and critical infrastructure. Working on this team means directly supporting the nation's cybersecurity defenders by ensuring they have reliable, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure available within hours of a cyber incident—helping protect America's digital infrastructure when it matters most.

The Lab Manager will support the sustainment of lab functions within the customer’s Lab environments includes providing IT support to the user community. This position supports the provisioning, issuing, and maintenance of IT equipment and access to lab environments as well as troubleshooting assistance to the user community.

Responsibilities

• Providing support as needed to lab staff in the tasks of provisioning and issuing equipment to end users, as well as maintaining inventory database.
• Provision and provide support for Virtual Private Network (VPN) or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (e.g., Cisco, Citrix, VMWare, AWS) to users
• Inventorying of IT assets to include, but not limited to, hardware and software, including licenses
• Providing advice and assistance to users in accessing and using the lab and responds to users’ needs in a timely fashion
• Administration and Maintenance of Apple products and Operating Systems

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability2+ years of experience in lab management or systems administration experience
• Experience with multiple operating systems, to include Linux/Unix & MacOS
• Experience with imaging workstations (Apple products preferred)
• Ability to provide clear written and oral communication at all levels of the organization
• Experience establishing and maintaining good working relationships in all levels of the organization, including customers, external organizations, internal management, and peers

Desired Skills

• Proficiency and proven capability in the following areas:
• Asset management practices and principles
• Hardware and software provisioning practices
• Authentication and access management technologies
• Experience with virtual desktops (Cisco, Citrix, VMWare, AWS)Experience supporting Virtual Private Network (VPNs)
• Experience with writing technical procedures and standard operating procedures
• Virtualization automation and optimization

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline; or HS Diploma & 4-6 years of directly relevant

Desired Certifications

• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II

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.