Senior Linux & Cloud Security Engineer Threat Intelligence

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks a Senior Linux Administrator to join a team supporting a Cyber Threat Intelligence Database for CISA IT. You will standardize processes, automate tasks, and collaborate with government sponsors to enhance threat intelligence capabilities.

The role focuses on Linux system architecture, patching, and cloud integration within a complex multi-cloud environment. Required are 5+ years of Linux administration, PostgreSQL experience, and TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience (RHEL 8/9/10 preferred).
• Strong background in Linux Engineering.
• Experience with PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting across compute, network, and storage layers.
• Experience with general networking concepts or AWS specific networking and security.

Responsibilities

• Standardize processes across multiple CISA environments.
• Prioritize critical updates aligned with CISA IT cybersecurity objectives.
• Integrate automation and intelligent systems to reduce manual effort.
• Strengthen collaboration between CISA teams, government sponsors, and tenants.
• Improve transparency, metrics, and operational agility.
• Leverage deep technical expertise to automate tasks and optimize system performance.
• Support cloud environments while contributing to enterprise-wide patching standards and best practices.
• Engineer and maintain Linux system architectures (RHEL 8/9/10, AWS Linux).
• Perform OS security hardening, patching, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Manage backup, recovery, and configuration documentation to ensure system integrity.
• Engineer patching methodologies across AWS, AZURE, Google Cloud environments.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Linux systems

PostgreSQL

Networking

AWS networking

Education

BS Computer Science / Engineering / CIS / Systems Engineering

HS Diploma + 7+ years experience

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks a Senior Linux Administrator to join a team supporting a Cyber Threat Intelligence Database for CISA IT. You will standardize processes, automate tasks, and collaborate with government sponsors to enhance threat intelligence capabilities.

The role focuses on Linux system architecture, patching, and cloud integration within a complex multi-cloud environment. Required are 5+ years of Linux administration, PostgreSQL experience, and TS/SCI clearance.