Systems Adminsitrator

Date Posted:

2024-05-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA542: 22260 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22260 Pacific Boulevard Building CC4, Sterling, VA, 20166-6916 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

You have been redirected to RTX's career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you'll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

Systems Administrator needed for a high-performing support team. The candidate will work alongside the Product Owner to ensure systems are updated regularly, kept secure, and end users are able to perform their assigned duties. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a quick learner, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex environment.

This Systems Administrator position performs regular vulnerability scans and audit reporting for critical and severe finding mitigations, which should meet A&A requirements. The resource will conduct system management that includes making updates to COTS products to fulfill the needs of the business and to monitor the user activities.

Additional duties include checks to ensure databases are available and properly configured via SQL Server Management Studio, ensuring Apache services are properly running, and initiating daily checks that serve the business needs. The Systems Administrator contributes to the technological road map by planning when work is scheduled for completion.

Required Skills

Experience with Windows and Linux System Administration

Experience with Linux and Windows Patching

Knowledge of configuration and management of an enclave (isolated VLAN) or air gapped environments patch/configuration management (Linux and Windows)

Proficiency with Active Directory Management (Windows Server 2016, Group Policy Objects, Certificate Authority, and Internet Information Services)

Hands-on experience with VMware and VSphere Virtualization Environment Management (ESXi hosts patching, virtual machine management/patching, VCSA *VCenter Server Appliance management/patching, ILO configuration management patching, user interface configuration management, and troubleshooting)

Understanding of Cyber Security best practices

Experience with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) management and patching

Experience with Nagios Network Monitoring and LS for Audit Reporting

Experience with Apache Web Server management, services, and configuration file modifications

B.S. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

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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.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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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