Principal IT Systems Administrator

Nightwing; Maryland; On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401k plan

PTO and Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing provides technically advanced cyber, data operations, and systems integration services to government and commercial markets. The role focuses on maintaining secure IT environments, virtualization, and active collaboration with engineering teams in pursuit of mission objectives.

The position requires a TS//SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, a bachelor's in IT/cybersecurity, and 8+ years of relevant experience. A strong background in security controls and scripting is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience delivering and supporting IT solutions in government accredited program network environments using Windows and Linux.
• Proven ability to collaborate with customers and engineering teams to solve critical pain points.
• Strong familiarity with virtualization, networking, Microsoft Active Directory services, DHCP, DNS.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and system administration tasks including software/hardware installations and vulnerability remediation.
• Install and support End-User workstations, VOIP systems, and thin clients.
• Coordinate IT operations between program personnel, security teams, and leadership.
• Follow standards and document daily tasks for IT and engineering teams.

Skills

Virtualization

Networking

Active Directory

DHCP

DNS

Customer collaboration

Security controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity

DOD 8140/8570 IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CISSP)

Tools

Splunk

Nessus

Rapid7

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

Bash

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Qualifications

• 8+ 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 Qualifications

• Proficient 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.

Education

• Bachelor’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 Polygraph

Salary & Benefits

The 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.