Secure Cloud Lab Platform Admin

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a lab and systems administrator to support provisioning, imaging, and access management for lab users. The role requires DoD/ DHS suitability and the ability to work across Linux/Unix and macOS environments.

The candidate will maintain Apple devices, manage inventories and licenses, and provide VPN/VDI support (Cisco, Citrix, VMware, AWS) while communicating clearly with teams and customers.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 2+ years of lab management or systems administration experience.
• Experience with multiple OSs, including Linux/Unix and macOS.
• Experience with imaging workstations (Apple products preferred).
• Clear written and oral communication at all levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with customers, external organizations, internal management, and peers.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to lab staff for provisioning and issuing equipment and maintaining inventory.
• Provide VPN or VDI support (Cisco, Citrix, VMware, AWS) to users.
• Inventory IT assets including hardware and software and manage licenses.
• Assist users in accessing and using the lab and respond to needs promptly.
• Administer and maintain Apple products and operating systems.

Skills

Citizenship required

Security clearance

Lab management

Systems administration

Linux/Unix

macOS

Apple imaging

Communication

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity/Engineering

HS Diploma + 4–6 years relevant experience

Tools

VPN

Cisco

Citrix

VMware

AWS

Job description

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a lab and systems administrator to support provisioning, imaging, and access management for lab users. The role requires DoD/ DHS suitability and the ability to work across Linux/Unix and macOS environments.

The candidate will maintain Apple devices, manage inventories and licenses, and provide VPN/VDI support (Cisco, Citrix, VMware, AWS) while communicating clearly with teams and customers.