Linux System Administrator-Senior Level

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 a highly motivated Systems Administrator to join a mature program in the Sterling VA location. The qualified Systems Administrator will support a very dynamic program in a world-class operations facility and must have a broad range of experience supporting mission critical networks and computer systems. 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS/SCI with POLY

Responsibilities 

• Assist with the design, implementation, and maintenance of an organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, VMs, networks, and data storage solutions 

• Provide advanced technical support and guidance for system-related issues, ensuring high performance, security, and availability of IT systems 

• Coordinate and manage IT projects, including system upgrades, and network improvements ensuring projects are delivered on time 

• Implement and monitor cybersecurity measures, ensuring that all IT systems comply with industry regulations and organizational policies 
   

Required Skills 

• 5+ years’ experience in troubleshooting complex network problems 

• 5+ years’ experience in communicating with customer representatives in a variety of forums, in both written and spoken form, regarding technical subjects 

• 5+ years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, and/or network/systems administration 

• Proficiency experience with Red Hat Linux (RHEL) workstations and servers, including installation, configuration, administration and troubleshooting 

• Working knowledge of an orchestration and automation tool such as Ansible, Salt, Puppet, Chef, etc. 

• Ability to optimize, secure, and manage servers to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability 

• Knowledge of advanced features such as virtualization, automation, and patch management with the ability to integrate these systems to support organizational requirements 

• Experience with administering and managing user and system accounts on Linux distributions 

• Ability to manage serves, workstations, users, identity policies, etc. using FreeIPA 

• Hands on experience with Physical rack installations, troubleshooting, and system integration 

• Experience with network troubleshooting and configur