Senior 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 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 supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. Nightwing is seeking a Systems Administrator with Azure experience to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Working on building, provisioning, and versioning cloud resources using infrastructure as code tools including PowerShell and Terraform to manage the Azure resources in the environment
• Providing technical and system administration support through troubleshooting, identifying & isolating issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing appropriate solutions
• Performing scans and remediating vulnerabilities in Linux and/or Windows
• Responding to application-related issues, resolving on-the-spot problems (when possible), replicating the issue for internal analysis/diagnosis, and preparing technical documentation accurately depicting the problem and/or solution
• Working alone on individual projects while being involved in larger projects - Supporting the operations and maintenance aspects of deployed capabilities
• Supporting the development of system security documentation on new and previously deployed capabilities
• Managing the functionality and efficiency of a group of computers running on one or more operating systems
• Helping to maintain the integrity and security of IT systems

Required Skills:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 6+ years of applicable, hands-on experience
• Experience with Azure cloud administration, including management of Virtual Machines, Automation Accounts, Networking services, Network Security Groups, and Azure SEIM Tools like Sentinel and multi-cloud security tools like Defender for Cloud
• Meaningful, hands-on experience performing scans and remediating vulnerabilities in cloud environments.
• Must be able to manage the functionality and efficiency of a virtual desktop pool by proactively and reactively responding to trouble and incident tickets
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in systems administration
• Ability to develop and maintains system/security documentation
• Ability to interact with users to include software installs and hardware/software troubleshooting
• Must be able to maintain knowledge of current system design to connect, configure, and/or enable information systems, devices, or components
• Have the ability to assist team members by providing input to program deliverables
• Be able to provide support for maintenance and change requests for all user-facing devices and systems.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Azure Services, including Machine Learning, Analytics, Databases, Azure Identity and Security Services (Active Directory, Domain Services, Defender, Key Vault, Sentinel, Security Center), Management and Governance (Landing Zone, Automation, Cost, Policy, Compliance), Migration Services, Networking (including ExpressRoute, DNS, Network Watcher, and Load Balancers), and Development (including Azure DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Azure Functions for serverless solutions, )
• Familiarity with the following technologies in a cloud environment: ELK Stack (ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana), Ansible, Nessus, ClamAV, AIDE, Splunk, DNS, NAT, git - AWS cloud technology knowledge and implementation experience
• Experience with Linux - Influential communication and ability to achieve alignment
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) knowledge and experience
• Experience with agile tools, including Jira and Jira Align

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline is required.

[Four (4) years of experience may be substituted for a degree.]

Desired Certifications:

• DoD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level I required.

• Relevant certifications required (Red Hat, Microsoft, Oracle, Solaris, UNIX, etc.).

Syndeo Position: 3419

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation's most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world's most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

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.

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.