Principal IT Systems Administrator (Program Services)

Nightwing; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Systems Administrator to support Windows and Linux environments across government and commercial programs. You will work with program engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable IT infrastructure and to adapt to evolving requirements in a high-tempo setting.

The role requires a self-starter able to operate within a larger team, with responsibilities spanning system installation, hardening, and routine maintenance while aligning with security controls and standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering and supporting IT solutions in government network environments (Windows & Linux).
• Strong ability to collaborate with customers and engineering teams to solve critical pain points.
• Familiar with virtualization, AD services, DHCP, DNS, and network concepts.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining IT systems supporting Nightwing programs and customers.
• Performing routine system administration, patching, hardening, and vulnerability remediation.

Skills

Windows

Linux

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related STEM field

DOD 8140/8570 IAT Level II or higher certification

Current TS//SCI clearance

Tools

PowerShell

Python

BASH

Ansible

Splunk

Nessus

Rapid7

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.

Job Summary

Nightwing is seeking a 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:

• Implementing and maintaining mission enabling Information Technology systems supporting Nightwing programs and customers.
• 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.
• 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.

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

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.

Nightwingoffers 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.