Principal IT Systems Administrator (Program Services)

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing is looking for a Systems Administrator to support Information Technology systems in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with Windows and Linux, and be adept in virtualization and networking.

The role includes maintaining IT systems for programs, performing troubleshooting, and coordinating operations. Nightwing values diverse candidates and offers equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience delivering and supporting IT solutions.
• Strong support for Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
• Experience in virtualization, networking, Microsoft Active Directory, DHCP, and DNS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Information Technology systems for Nightwing programs.
• Perform software/hardware installations and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate IT operations with program personnel and leadership.

Skills

Collaboration with internal and external customers

Technical solutions delivery

IT concepts familiarity

Tools

DISA STIGs

Nessus

Splunk

PowerShell

Python

BASH

Ansible

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full‑spectre 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. 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

• 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.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 control frameworks.

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.