Principal IT Systems Administrator (Program Services)

Nightwing

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in IT support within government accredited program networks
  • Skillful in collaborating with customers and engineering teams to create technical solutions
  • Strong familiarity with conventional IT concepts like virtualization and networking
  • Experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems
  • Proficient in system compliance using DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain IT systems for Nightwing programs
  • Manage routine tasks including software installations and system troubleshooting
  • Coordinate IT operations with program staff and security teams
  • Ensure compliance with established standards and industry practices
  • Document processes and solutions for IT and engineering team use

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment
  • Collaboration with engineering teams on mission execution
  • Exposure to a variety of IT systems and technologies
  • Ability to enhance skills in security and compliance frameworks
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Nightwing is seeking a Systems Administrator with a proven ability supporting Information Technology systems and networks in a challenging, high-tempo, dynamic work environment. Our Information Technology team members work directly alongside program engineering teams to drive mission execution and deliver best-in-class solutions to our government and commercial customers. The chosen candidate will be expected to be a self-starter, able to work as part of a larger team and adapt to evolving requirements. Responsibilities of this position include:
  • Implementing and maintaining mission enabling Information Technology systems supporting Nightwing programs and customers.
  • Performing routine maintenance and system administration tasks such as software and hardware installations, troubleshooting, system hardening, vulnerability analysis and remediation, Operating System patching and general network administration across various computing systems.
  • Coordinating IT operations activities between program personnel, security teams, leadership and communicating status as appropriate.
  • Abide by established standards, processes and industry best practices in the execution of daily tasking, projects and producing documentation that can be utilized by IT and engineering team members.


Basic Qualifications
  • 8+ years of applicable experience delivering and supporting IT solutions in government accredited program network environments using Windows and Linux Operating Systems.
  • Proven ability in collaborating with internal and external customers and delivering technical solutions to engineering teams to solve critical pain points and achieve mission objectives.
  • Strong familiarity with IT concepts such as virtualization, networking, Microsoft Active Directory services, DHCP, DNS, etc.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficient with system compliance and hardening using DISA STIGs and/or CIS Benchmarks.
  • Proficient with supporting technical security controls and tools (ex. MFA, PKI and DLP)
  • Proficient with scripting and automation techniques using PowerShell, Python, BASH and Ansible.
  • Proficient with supporting audit collection and reduction (SIEM) tools such as Splunk.
  • Proficient with vulnerability assessment and remediation using Nessus or Rapid7.
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53 control frameworks.

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