Systems Administrator (Windows)

Nightwing • Sterling, VA

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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. 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. As part of CISA IT’s broader consolidation and modernization strategy, this role directly contributes to the establishment of a centralized patching core team—a strategic initiative to standardize, streamline, and fortify patch management across multi‑cloud Windows environments. This position plays a key role in enhancing cybersecurity posture, improving operational efficiency, and driving consistent, proactive patching practices across CISA IT systems.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 8+ years of applicable, hands-on experience
• Expertise with Windows Server 2022/2025 and administration.
• Experience building and securing Windows Servers
• Experience with Cloud Patch Management Administration
• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.

Nice To Haves

• AWS, AZURE, Google experience, including understanding of the Well‑Architected Framework; AWS, AZURE or Google Cloud certification preferred
• Experience with ServiceNow and SharePoint Server
• Advanced experience with Windows Server 2022/2025
• DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II
• AWS, AZURE or Google Cloud Certification

Responsibilities

• support the design, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise Windows environments
• help build a unified, automated patching capability
• Standardize patch processes across CISA environments
• Prioritize critical updates aligned with CISA IT cybersecurity objectives
• Leverage automation to reduce manual effort and increase consistency
• Support metrics, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Engineer the design and implementation of standardized patching methodologies across AWS, AZURE, Google Cloud environments
• Automate patch identification and deployment using tools such as AWS System Manager Patch Manager
• Prioritize and execute critical updates in alignment with CISA IT Patch Management Guidelines
• Assist in baseline assessments to identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities
• Participate in efforts to refine patching workflows, metrics, and operational processes
• Integrate AWS, AZURE and Google native services to enhance performance, resilience, and scalability of patching and DevOps infrastructure
• Evaluate and implement AI capabilities to automate patch management processes
• Contribute to enterprise cloud and DevOps standards, guidelines, and best practices
• Serve as a central conduit between DOMino teams, government sponsors, and tenants during patching cycles
• Establish and track metrics such as patch compliance, deployment timelines, and automation achievements
• Participate in weekly/bi‑weekly reviews to ensure alignment with evolving operational priorities
• Support iterative improvements based on stakeholder feedback and operational data

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level