LINUX Systems Engineer

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.

Nightwing is seeking an analytical thinker who enjoys solving complex engineering problems while working with a close-knit team. In this role, you will perform production systems integration within a cutting-edge Linux-based virtualization stack, streamline and secure applications, storage, physical servers, and install, troubleshoot, and maintain customer hardware. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and skilled at making data-driven decisions to proactively address issues before they impact end users.

• Manage the software, hardware, and systems on a Linux server.
• Design, build, and maintain core services and infrastructure.
• Install and monitor Linux operating systems.
• Implement security measures and identify potential issues.
• Update security settings for enterprise firewalls.
• Automate vulnerability and security patching.
• Participate in programming, scripting, and process automation.
• Design and manage backup and recovery strategies.

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux Systems Engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python scripting and application development.
• Experience using Bash for automating tasks and deploying software/services.
• Experience installing and configuring VPN services (OpenVPN/Wire Guard/IPSec), firewalls (Netfilter/NFTables), and networks.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks, including disk encryption, PKI, symmetric/asymmetric encryption, and digital certificates.
• Experience with observability tools and stack traces.
• Experience scripting and developing system automation tools.
• Experience with log analysis, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP addressing, routing, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of directory service principles such as organizational units and realm authentication.
• Familiarity with cloud provisioning.
• Knowledge of modern configuration management tools, specifically Ansible and Salt Stack.
• Minimum Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Experience with Debian-based distributions.
• Experience with virtual server implementation and management.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals passionate about their work. Together, we 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 to shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence 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, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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