Lead Systems Engineer

2 weeks ago


El Segundo, California, United States Nightwing Full time

Position Overview:

At Nightwing, we are dedicated to upholding our core values and mission to support our nation and allies in maintaining security and peace. With over a century of experience in engineering excellence, our team tackles complex challenges to foster a safer world.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate as a key team member in a dynamic technological setting.
  • Employ troubleshooting strategies to address technical issues of moderate to high complexity, including hardware and operating system integration.
  • Execute installation and configuration of hardware and operating systems.
  • This role requires 100% onsite presence.

Essential Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or 6 years of directly related experience.
  • Possession of an active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is mandatory prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite for security clearance eligibility.
  • Proficiency in either Linux or Windows operating systems.
  • Familiarity with Active Directory, VMware, and backup and recovery processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level 2 certification or higher.
  • Knowledge of NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS, and/or DoD/RMF.
  • Extensive experience with Windows Server environments.
  • Expertise in data storage solutions, including NAS and SAN technologies.
  • Experience with Information Technology project lifecycle management.
  • Proficient in using VMware vCenter, vSphere, and ESX or other virtualization technologies.
  • Support experience for engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
  • High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment.
  • Skills in system hardening using tools like SCAP and adherence to STIGs.
  • Experience with Enterprise Active Directory (AD) and LDAP.
  • Scripting skills are advantageous.

What We Offer:

At Nightwing, our values guide our actions and performance, fostering a vision for a safer, more interconnected world. We prioritize Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

As a leader in the Aerospace and Defense sector, Nightwing delivers advanced systems and services to commercial, military, and government clients globally. Our workforce of dedicated professionals drives innovation in various fields, including quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics, and cybersecurity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel respected, valued, and supported in achieving their goals. Embracing diversity in all forms not only enhances our business outcomes but also empowers our employees, partners, investors, and communities.

Compensation for this role is competitive and reflective of experience levels. Nightwing considers various factors when extending offers, including role responsibilities, candidate experience, and key skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.



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