Senior Systems & Network Engineer - Kubernetes, DoD-Cleared

Nightwing; Maryland; On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

PTO and Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior System/Network Engineer to lead infrastructure design, deployment, and optimization for a unified solution. The role requires deep expertise in Kubernetes, multi-cloud architectures, and secure, scalable systems aligned with DoD RMF requirements.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience, TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, and a US citizenship. Location: NCR or San Antonio, TX; on-site responsibilities with leadership across development teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of system/network engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (or equivalent substitution).
• Expert knowledge of Kubernetes and container technologies.
• Deep understanding of network protocols, routing, and security.
• Experience designing multi-cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
• Understanding of DoD security requirements and RMF.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• Must be U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Kubernetes-based infrastructure.
• Lead network architecture and security implementations.
• Optimize system performance and resource utilization.
• Implement advanced monitoring and observability solutions.
• Design disaster recovery and high availability solutions.
• Lead Infrastructure as Code implementations.
• Troubleshoot complex system and network issues.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Support security assessments and RMF activities.
• Lead infrastructure-related technical discussions.

Skills

Kubernetes

Container technologies

Linux administration

Network security

Multi-cloud infrastructure

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ans

Service mesh (Istio, Linkerd)

RMF / DoD security knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Istio

Linkerd

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a Senior System/Network Engineer to lead infrastructure design, deployment, and optimization for a unified solution. The role requires deep expertise in Kubernetes, multi-cloud architectures, and secure, scalable systems aligned with DoD RMF requirements.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience, TS/SCI with CI Polygraph, and a US citizenship. Location: NCR or San Antonio, TX; on-site responsibilities with leadership across development teams.