Platform Administrator

Nightwing Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Platform Administrator to sustain lab functions across customer lab environments, provisioning equipment, and supporting end users with VPN/VDI access. The role requires DoD clearance and experience with multiple operating systems, including Apple products.

You will manage inventory, configure VPN/VDI solutions, and maintain lab IT assets, ensuring secure, reliable access for cyber incident response teams.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• 2+ years of lab management or systems administration experience.
• Experience with Linux/Unix and MacOS operating systems.
• Experience imaging workstations (Apple products preferred).
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provision and issue equipment to end users and maintain the inventory database.
• Provide VPN or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure support (Cisco, Citrix, VMWare, AWS) to users.
• Inventory IT assets including hardware and software licenses.
• Advise users in accessing and using lab environments and respond to needs promptly.
• Administer and maintain Apple products and macOS operating systems.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

Lab management experience

Systems administration

Linux/Unix

MacOS

VPN/VDI knowledge

Clear written and oral communication

Asset management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco

Citrix

VMWare

AWS

Job description

## Platform AdministratorApplylocations: Arlington, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101844Nightwing 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 Suitability* 2+ 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.*