Systems Administrator

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.

This position will be working out of McLean Va. The system administrators shall support the day-to-day operations of the Sponsor's Laboratory computer systems.  This support shall include the installation, configuration, maintenance, failure analysis and recovery, performance monitoring, data storage management and security management of laboratory computer systems.  System administrators shall utilize at least one, preferably two, administrative languages (shell, PERL, Tk, Powershell, Python, etc.) and shall have a functional knowledge of UNIX, LINUX and Windows operating systems in the conduct of their duties.  System administrators shall have functional knowledge of distributed and clustered computing environments, cloud computing and virtualization environments.  Specific duties and responsibilities of the on-site system administrators include:Responding to inquiries concerning all aspects of computer and network operations.Creating and managing accounts.Installing, configuring, updating and removing system and application software.Installing, configuring and removing system hardware (servers, workstation, monitors, printers, plotters, scanners, transceivers, network interface cards, network physical links, etc.).Configuring NFS, NIS, SAMBA, etc. remote hosting/sharing protocols.Backing up and restoring files.Monitoring and allocating system resources (central processing unit (CPU), memory and storage space).Auditing system log files to include compliance audits.Diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware and software problems.Documenting hardware and software configurations, maintenance history, backup history.Implementing up-to-date system policies and procedures.Updating/patching system operating systems.Utilizing existing DEVOPS capabilities such as the continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) to shorten systems development life cycle.Familiarity with software configuration management tools such as Puppet, ansible, etc.Implementation and management of new and existing Active Directory services.Support systems scanning and work with the ISSE to reporting findings.Minimum Essential Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or four (4) years equivalent experience.  Equivalent military training and experience in an Information technology field is acceptable.Five (5) years or more of total intelligence community relevant work experience as a system administrator.Seven (7) years' experience as a system administrator.TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

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.

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.