Sys Admin

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Nightwing in Sterling, VA seeks an Information Systems Administrator to support Windows server/desktop environments, storage, and security.

The SA will install, configure, and maintain servers, monitor performance, provide desktop support, maintain documentation, and coordinate third-party maintenance. Travel up to 10% OCONUS.

Requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, 5+ years IT experience including Windows administration, and strong information security practices.

Qualifications

• Five years IT experience including at least two years of experience administering Microsoft Windows server and Windows desktop operating systems.
• Solid understanding of information security practices.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and updating system documentation, diagrams, and security documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, storage systems, computers, software infrastructure, and manage user accounts.
• Monitor and tune server/client system performance.
• Provide desktop support to local users.
• Process and maintain inventory.
• Collaborate on secure architectures and information security practices; coordinate third-party maintenance for client equipment.
• Willing to travel up to 10% OCONUS for field support.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Windows Server administration

Windows desktop administration

Network troubleshooting

Information security practices

Data storage familiarity

Documentation (system docs)

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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.

Nightwing is seeking a highly motivated Information Systems Administrator (SA) to join a small team in a dynamic, mission focused environment, supporting multiple small to medium Microsoft Server/Windows networks. The SA will install, configure, and maintain servers, storage systems, computers, software infrastructure, and manage user accounts. The SA will monitor and tune server/client system performance, install system wide software and upgrades, and allocate storage space. The candidate will provide desktop support to local users, and process and maintain inventory. The candidate will collaborate on a wide range of issues including secure architectures, secure electronic data traffic, information security and privacy, and will coordinate third-party maintenance for client equipment. Candidate should be will to travel up to 10% OCONUS for field support.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Minimum five years IT experience including at least two years of experience administering Microsoft Windows server and Windows desktop operating systems
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting on small to medium-sized network
• Solid understanding of information security practices
• Familiarity with Windows based data storage.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and updating system documentation, diagrams, and security documentation
• Competency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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.