Security/Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nightwing seeks a Security Administrator to support Cross Domain System environments within CSPs. You will manage change control, configuration, access, and security monitoring, and assist accreditation by supplying control evidence. TS/SCI with polygraph is required Day 1.

The role offers comprehensive benefits, a competitive salary range from $122,000 to $253,000, and opportunities to contribute to high‑impact cyber and data operations programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with security administration for cross‑domain systems.
• Experience supporting accreditation activities and providing evidence for security controls.
• Ability to implement and maintain change control and configuration management processes.
• Knowledge of access control, monitoring, and auditing in CSP/CDS environments.

Responsibilities

• Support CDS environments and CSP integration efforts.
• Perform change control and configuration management activities.
• Manage access control and security monitoring/auditing tasks.
• Develop Security Administration Plan, procedures, 2PR workflow, roles, and escalation paths.
• Support accreditation activities by providing evidence for controls.

Skills

Change control

Configuration management

Access control

Security monitoring

Auditing

Accreditation

Tools

CDS environments

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.

Security Administrator Responsibilities

The security administrator (SecAdmin) shall support the Sponsor's Cloud Service Providers' (CSP) Cross Domain System (CDS) environments. The role will include change control and configuration management, access control management, security monitoring and auditing, and operational support of CDS guards specific to the CSP. The SecAdmin's responsibilities will include developing a Security Administration Plan, security procedures, a two-person rule (2PR) workflow, role definitions, and escalation path documents. The SecAdmin will also support accreditation activities by providing evidence for relevant security controls.

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1 Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) 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.