System Administrator/AWS Cloud Engineer Lead

2 days ago

Hamilton, United States Nightwing Full time

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, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

System Administrator/AWS Cloud Engineer Lead

Nightwing is seeking a highly skilled System Administrator/ AWS Cloud Engineer/Functional Lead to enhance our existing technical team supporting the advancement of AI/ML/Data Science technologies, in Herndon, VA. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, innovative, cloud engineer to join in and contribute to a team environment. The candidate will lead a team that supports the cloud infrastructure for an enterprise environment. This position requires a broad knowledge of system administration, knowledge of automation technologies, and scripting. This position also requires a knowledge of security and accreditation practices and procedures the ability to work with several enterprise resources and teams in the operation of an enterprise digitization infrastructure

TS/SCI with polygraph required Day 1

MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have hands-on experience with AWS and Linux in a production environment; demonstrated ability creating and managing a virtual infrastructure with AWS.

Experience patching and maintaining system's databases, to include RDS, MySQL, and Oracle.

Understanding of secure-cloud configuration, (e.g., CloudTrail, AWS Config), cloud-security technologies (e.g., VPC, Security Groups) and Access Control (IAM).

Experience with configuration management (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.).

Experience with security, such as NGFW, WAF, SIEM, endpoint security.

Experience working with Login.gov sandbox environments.

Demonstrated on-the-job experience working and solving technical problems independently as a system administrator.

Experience using a scripting language.

Demonstrated ability to monitor and troubleshoot enterprise workflow applications, to include installing, starting, and stopping background processes, analyzing log and event files, and patching and troubleshooting.

Normally requires a minimum of 16 full years of experience specific to the skill or occupation. Formal Education can be exchanged for some years of experience. (Related BS degree plus a minimum of 13 full years of experience specific to the skill or occupation or other combinations would be acceptable). SME's should be capable of mentoring or training other team members and sharing their expertise.

MANDATORY BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

Accomplishes department objectives by managing staff; planning and evaluating performance activities, timecard approvals, attending interviews, developing personal growth opportunities, and other administrative duties as needed.

Expert in managing personnel across several teams, working with PM’s overseeing work progress, and adjusting process and procedures to help teams achieve a high level of productivity.

Proven ability to work with various stakeholders both internal and external and help negotiate solutions across a variety of systems and platforms and products.

Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, lead meetings, gather requirements, and document results with the goal to drive solutions.

Support the Program Manager in resource leveling, planning, reporting, and CDRL required documentation.

Proficiency in Atlassian suite of products (Confluence, JIRA).

Optional Skills/Certifications

Experience with Agile software development principles and methodologies.

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.

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