Cloud Systems Administrator
Nightwing· Defense & Intelligence Services· Jul 15, 2026 · 4mo agoPosted 104 days ago
Arlington, VA
In office
Full-time
Mid
$99K–$206K
3+ years exp
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Job description
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 to provide rapid deployment and management of secure cloud-based engagement kits for cyber incident response and threat hunting operations. As part of the Engagement Support Services (ESS) contract, this program enables analysts to quickly access the tools and environments they need to investigate cyber threats affecting federal agencies, state and local governments, and critical infrastructure. Working on this team means directly supporting the nation s cybersecurity defenders by ensuring they have reliable, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure available within hours of a cyber incident—helping protect America s digital infrastructure when it matters most.
Cloud Systems Administrators will manage day-to-day operations, maintenance, and health monitoring of Bespin cloud engagement kits. These positions require hands-on technical expertise to ensure system availability, security, and performance while providing real-time support to operational teams during critical missions.
Responsibilities:
Deploy and configure engagement kits within required timelines following government approval
Apply updates, patches, and security configurations to cloud infrastructure
Monitor system health, performance metrics, and resource utilization
Perform real-time troubleshooting and remediation during active operations
Manage cloud resources including compute, storage, networking, and security services
Ensure verified functionality of all tools, services, and environments per engagement parameters
Maintain system documentation and configuration records
Coordinate secure decommissioning and termination of engagement kits
Support data archival processes and engagement closeout procedures
Implement and maintain continuous monitoring solutions
Respond to service outages and coordinate recovery efforts
Manage user access, permissions, and identity management
Required Skills :
U.S. Citizenship
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
3 years of experience administering cloud-based systems, preferably AWS
Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows server administration
Experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, and CloudWatch
Understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls)
Familiarity with security best practices and compliance requirements
Experience with monitoring and logging tools
Ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent documentation abilities
Desired Skills :
Experience supporting incident response or cybersecurity operations
Knowledge of configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
Scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Experience with backup and disaster recovery procedures
Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks
Required Education:
Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field , or High School diploma and 7 years of directly relevant experience
Desired Certifications:
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or similar certification
Syndeo: ESS-3411, ESS-3412
Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.
Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.
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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