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

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking an Information Systems Administrator to join a small team in Sterling, VA. You will install, configure, and maintain Windows servers, storage systems, and desktops, while supporting secure architectures and information security practices.

The role includes desktop support, documentation, and occasional field support travel up to 10% OCONUS, with a salary range that reflects senior IT admin responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years IT experience including at least two years administering Windows servers and desktops.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting small to medium-sized networks.
• Solid understanding of information security practices.
• Familiarity with Windows-based data storage.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and updating system documentation and security docs.
• Competency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Windows servers, storage systems, and desktops.
• Monitor system performance and apply upgrades.
• Provide desktop support and manage user accounts.
• Collaborate on secure architectures and information security.
• Coordinate third-party maintenance and travel up to 10% OCONUS.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Windows server administration

Windows desktop administration

Network troubleshooting

Information security practices

Windows data storage

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sterling, VA

Full time

JR102057

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.

Nigthwing 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.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.