Principal IT Systems Administrator

Nightwing; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Windows Systems Administrator to support high-tempo IT environments for government and commercial customers. The role emphasizes system hardening, patching, vulnerability remediation, and cross-team collaboration.

You will manage AD, DNS, DHCP, virtualization, SIEM tools, and scripting across Windows and Linux, with a focus on compliance benchmarks and security controls. A TS/SCI clearance with poly is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience delivering and supporting solutions in government network environments.
• Strong familiarity with Windows, Linux, AD, DHCP, DNS, virtualization, and security controls.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal/external customers and engineering teams to solve critical issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and system administration tasks across Windows and Linux environments.
• Install and support End-User workstations, VOIP systems, and thin clients.
• Coordinate IT operations between program personnel, security teams, and leadership; communicate status clearly.
• Document processes and ensure adherence to standards and best practices.

Skills

Windows & Linux OS

Active Directory

Networking basics

Virtualization

Scripting: PowerShell

Scripting: Python

Scripting: Bash

Scripting: Ansible

SIEM (Splunk)

Vulnerability assessment (Nessus/Rapid

DISA STIGs/CIS Benchmarks

NIST 800-53 familiarity

DOD 8140/8570 IAT II+

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Cybersecurity

STEM field preferred

Tools

Splunk

Nessus

Rapid7

DISA STIGs

CIS Benchmarks

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 a Windows Systems Administrator with a proven ability supporting Information Technology systems and networks in a challenging, high-tempo, dynamic work environment. Our Information Technology team members work directly alongside program engineering teams to drive mission execution and deliver best-in-class solutions to our government and commercial customers. The chosen candidate will be expected to be a self-starter, able to work as part of a larger team and adapt to evolving requirements. Responsibilities of this position include:Performing routine maintenance and system administration tasks such as software and hardware installations, troubleshooting, system hardening, vulnerability analysis and remediation, Operating System patching and general network administration across various computing systems.Installing and supporting End-User workstations, thin clients and VOIP systems.Coordinating IT operations activities between program personnel, security teams, leadership and communicating status as appropriate.Abide by established standards, processes and industry best practices in the execution of daily tasking, projects and producing documentation that can be utilized by IT and engineering team members.Basic Qualifications8+ years of applicable experience delivering and supporting IT solutions in government accredited program network environments using Windows and Linux Operating Systems.Proven ability in collaborating with internal and external customers and delivering technical solutions to engineering teams to solve critical pain points and achieve mission objectives.Strong familiarity with IT concepts such as virtualization, networking, Microsoft Active Directory services, DHCP, DNS, etc.Preferred QualificationsProficient with system compliance and hardening using DISA STIGs and/or CIS Benchmarks.Proficient with supporting technical security controls and tools (ex. MFA, PKI and DLP)Proficient with scripting and automation techniques using PowerShell, Python, BASH and Ansible.Proficient with supporting audit collection and reduction (SIEM) tools such as Splunk.Proficient with vulnerability assessment and remediation using Nessus or Rapid7.Familiarity with NIST 800-53 control frameworks.EducationBachelor’s degree in Information Technology Systems, Cybersecurity or other STEM field is preferred.Possess or be able to obtain a DOD 8140/8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (ie. Security+ CE, CISSP, etc.).This position requires a current TS//SCI clearance /w Full Scope PolygraphSalary & BenefitsThe salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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.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.