Principal IT Systems Administrator; Program Services Security Clearance

Overview

Nightwing provides technically advanced full‑stream 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, vulnerability research, data intelligence and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies and competitive offerings to the intelligence community, defense, civil and commercial markets.

• Implement and maintain mission‑enabling Information Technology systems supporting Nightwing programs and customers.
• Perform routine maintenance and system administration tasks such as software and hardware installations, troubleshooting, system hardening, vulnerability analysis and remediation, operating‑system patching and general network administration across various computing systems.
• Coordinate IT operations activities between program personnel, security teams, leadership and communicate status as appropriate.
• Abide by established standards, processes and industry best practices in the execution of daily tasking, projects and producing documentation that can be utilized by IT and engineering team members.

• 8+ years of applicable experience delivering and supporting IT solutions in government‑accredited program network environments using both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external customers and deliver technical solutions to engineering teams to solve critical pain points and achieve mission objectives.
• Strong familiarity with IT concepts such as virtualization, networking, Microsoft Active Directory services, DHCP, DNS, etc.

• Proficient with system compliance and hardening using DISA STIGs and/or CIS Benchmarks on Linux platforms.
• Proficient with supporting technical security controls and tools (e.g., MFA, PKI and DLP).
• Proficient with scripting and automation techniques using Python, BASH and Ansible.
• Experience with bare‑metal virtualization (vSphere, Proxmox, etc.) and containers (Docker, Podman, etc.).
• Experience supporting audit collection and reduction (SIEM) tools such as Splunk.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment and remediation using Nessus or Rapid
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• Familiarity with NIST 800‑53 control frameworks.

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Systems, Cybersecurity or another STEM field preferred. Possession or ability to obtain a DOD 8140/8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, etc.) is required.

Current TS/SCI security clearance is required.

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, veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.