Platform Administrator with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Lab Manager to sustain lab functions and support IT provisioning for lab environments. You will issue equipment, maintain inventories, and help users access lab resources with timely support.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, an active DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligibility preferred), and experience across Linux/Unix, macOS, and imaging Apple devices. Nightwing offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required and an active clearance is needed.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance and DHS suitability.
• Experience with lab management or systems administration.
• Experience with Linux/Unix and macOS operating systems.
• Experience imaging workstations, Apple products preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication across all levels.
• Proven ability to build relationships with customers and peers.

Responsibilities

• Provision and issue equipment to end users and maintain inventory.
• Provide VPN or VDI support (Cisco, Citrix, VMWare, AWS).
• Inventory IT assets including licenses and hardware.
• Assist users in accessing labs and responding promptly to needs.
• Administer and maintain Apple products and OS.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Active DoD Secret clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

DHS suitability eligibility

Lab management / systems admin exp

Multiple OS: Linux/Unix, macOS

Imaging workstations experience

Clear written & oral communication

Interpersonal/relational skills

Security-focused teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Computer Engineering or related

HS Diploma + 3+ years relevant experience

Tools

Cisco

Citrix

VMWare

AWS

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 Suitability
• 0+ 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

• 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 & 3+ years of directly relevant

Desired Certifications

DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II Syndeo: ESS-3608

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($55,000-$106,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Equal Opportunity

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.