TS/SCI Systems & Network Engineer — Kubernetes & Security

Nightwing; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k Plan

PTO & Holidays

Vision & Dental Insurance

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking an experienced System/Network Engineer to support Kubernetes cluster configuration, network troubleshooting, and government platform integrations in the NCR or San Antonio region. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities include monitoring, automation of deployments via Infrastructure as Code, and contributing to security hardening and disaster recovery planning. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is 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 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 administration

Networking

Cloud platforms

Security principles

US citizenship

TS/SCI clearance (active)

Citizenship verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

EFK stack

Job description

Nightwing is seeking an experienced System/Network Engineer to support Kubernetes cluster configuration, network troubleshooting, and government platform integrations in the NCR or San Antonio region. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities include monitoring, automation of deployments via Infrastructure as Code, and contributing to security hardening and disaster recovery planning. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.