Systems & Network Engineer (TS/SCI) – Kubernetes Focus

Nightwing; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing in the National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX, seeks a Journeyman System/Network Engineer to deploy, configure, and maintain infrastructure for the unified solution. You will work with Kubernetes environments, network configurations, and government platform services to ensure reliable operation across deployment environments.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of system/network engineering, a TS/SCI with CI polygraph, and a U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of system/network engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field (or equivalent substitution).
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Strong Linux/Unix system administration skills.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and configurations.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, EFK stack).
• Understanding of security principles and best practices.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph.
• Must be U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Support Kubernetes cluster configuration and management.
• Assist with network configuration and troubleshooting.
• Support integration with Government platform services.
• Implement and maintain monitoring solutions.
• Assist with security configuration and hardening.
• Support deployment automation and Infrastructure as Code.
• Troubleshoot system and network issues.
• Document infrastructure configurations.
• Support disaster recovery and backup procedures.
• Participate in security assessments and remediations.

Skills

Kubernetes

Linux/Unix

Networking

Cloud platforms

Monitoring tools

Security concepts

Container orchestration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

EFK stack

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.

Experience Level: Journeyman (Level 2) - Minimum 7 years experience

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX

The Journeyman System/Network Engineer supports the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of infrastructure required for the unified solution. This position works with Kubernetes environments, networking configurations, and Government platform services to ensure reliable system operation across all deployment environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Kubernetes cluster configuration and management
• Assist with network configuration and troubleshooting
• Support integration with Government platform services
• Implement and maintain monitoring solutions
• Assist with security configuration and hardening
• Support deployment automation and Infrastructure as Code
• Troubleshoot system and network issues
• Document infrastructure configurations
• Support disaster recovery and backup procedures
• Participate in security assessments and remediations
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of system/network engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field (or equivalent substitution)
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Strong Linux/Unix system administration skills
• Knowledge of networking protocols and configurations
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services
• Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, EFK stack)
• Understanding of security principles and best practices
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• Must be U.S. citizen
  
  

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($77,000–$163,000) 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.