System Administrator

Nightwing • Sterling, VA

5d

About The Position

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. The System Administrator (SysA) as part of the Platform Team delivers technical infrastructure and capabilities for automating, supporting and enhancing the Sponsor's interactive collaborative workspace, system services (intercom, AV) and IT services. The SA develops and supports the full lifecycle management of the DevOps tool pipeline, integrated development environment, and Cloud automation. The SysA demonstrates strong Linux/Windows administration experience, including package management, security hardening, kickstart, and virtualization

Requirements

• Operating Systems: Extensive knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Networking: Understanding of network protocols, hardware, and infrastructure.
• Hardware: Knowledge of computer hardware and its troubleshooting.
• Security: Understanding security principles, tools, and best practices.
• Troubleshooting: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting solutions and collaborating with users.
• Documentation: Ability to document system configurations and troubleshooting steps.
• Scripting: Ability to automate tasks using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Automation: Experience with automation tools and techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Cloud Computing: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Virtualization: Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Database Administration: Experience with database systems (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL).
• Application Development: Basic understanding of application development principles.
• Project Management: Experience with IT project planning and execution.
• One or more of the following: CompTIA Security+, CEH, CCNA, CISSP, CISM, CySA+

Responsibilities

• Provide full lifecycle management of tools, applications, dashboards, and environments used by the Platform/Operational teams for the development, operation, and maintenance of the SYSTEM.
• Maintain server/cloud/tools baselines,
• Develop clear and concise server build report (procedure),
• Submit build report for all deliveries
• Coordinate server installation; create and/or update asset management record
• Configure, build, monitor, update/upgrade, transition and maintain/administer servers (Linux, Windows, Nutanix, AWS, and Google, including security appliance infrastructure)
• Provide technical configuration, setup, installation services, hardware and coordination for application projects
• Install security updates and patches, perform operating system software updates/upgrades
• Weekly maintenance and published updates shall be provided for all tools, databases, environments, and applications, and assessment equipment
• Work with project personnel to resolve schedule problems and ensure developed applications and systems are transitioned to customers in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed