Sys Admin with Security Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing seeks an Information Systems Administrator to install, configure, and maintain Windows servers, storage, and desktops in a small team environment. You will support users, manage system documentation, and ensure security across networks while coordinating third‑party maintenance.

Ideal candidates have TS/SCI with Polygraph and at least five years IT experience, including two years on Windows environments, with an emphasis on secure architectures and data storage.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Five+ years IT experience including at least two years on Windows servers/desktops.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting small to medium networks.
• Solid information security practices.
• Familiarity with Windows data storage.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and updating system documentation and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, storage, computers, software, and user accounts.
• Monitor and tune server/client performance.
• Provide desktop support to local users.
• Manage inventory.
• Coordinate third-party maintenance for client equipment.
• Collaborate on secure architectures and information security tasks.

Skills

IT experience

Windows servers

Network maintenance

Information security

Windows storage

Documentation

MS Office

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. 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.