Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
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…
Skills: AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Linux Administration, Infrastructure as Code
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolu…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Fault Management, System Autonomy, Requirements Synthesis, Verification and Validation
Dulles, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$146k–$220k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolution…
Skills: Supply Chain Planning, MRP Tools, Inventory Optimization, Make-vs-Buy Analysis, Demand-Supply Planning
El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid
$186k–$354k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-179 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 179 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability…
Skills: Strategy Development, Command & Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Market Assessment, Investment Prioritization
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$114k–$213k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: NoDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolu…
Skills: Systems Engineering, Fault Management, System Autonomy, Requirements Synthesis, Verification and Validation
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$119k–$173k/yr
Compensation Grade: S22 Salary Range: $119,280.00-$172,955.00 Opening Date: July 14, 2026 Closing Date: Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date. As a Design Projec…
Skills: Electrical Engineering Design, Project Management, Power Distribution, Airfield Lighting, Contract Administration
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$173k–$329k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-DULLES-710 ~ 22110 Pacific Blvd ~ BLDG 10 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and tra…
Skills: Systems Architecture, MBSE, Modeling & Simulation, Agile Methodology, Requirements Development
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$92k–$138k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Electrical Engineering, Command & Data Handling, FPGA Development, Hardware Troubleshooting, Requirements Analysis
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Electrical Systems Engineering, Command & Data Handling, FPGA Development, Hardware Troubleshooting, Requirement Analysis
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$76k–$144k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-DULLES-770 ~ 22270 Pacific Blvd ~ BLDG 70 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and tra…
Skills: Windows 11, Troubleshooting, Active Directory, Microsoft Intune, SCCM
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
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…
Skills: Course Development, Training Standardization, SME Integration, Instructional Design, Technical Training
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$122k–$253k/yr
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…
Skills: SIGINT Collection, TS/SCI Clearance, Full Scope Polygraph, SIGINT Equipment, Tactical Air SIGINT
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$77k–$163k/yr
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…
Skills: Information Review, Redaction, Critical Thinking, Data Management, Research and Analysis
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Electrical Systems Engineering, Command & Data Handling, FPGA Development, Hardware Troubleshooting, Requirements Analysis
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$92k–$138k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Electrical Systems Engineering, Command & Data Handling, FPGA Development, Hardware Troubleshooting, Requirement Analysis
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$114k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Cybersecurity Analysis, Risk Management Framework, System Auditing, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Certification Testing
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$114k–$171k/yr
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportuniti…
Skills: Cybersecurity Analysis, Risk Management Framework, System Auditing, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Certification Testing
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
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…
Skills: Linux Systems Engineering, Policy-Based Routing, SaltStack, VPN Engineering, Kernel Performance Tuning
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$99k–$206k/yr
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…
Skills: Cyber Defense Analysis, Network Traffic Analysis, Incident Response, Packet Analysis, Intrusion Detection
Dulles, Virginia, United States · On-site
$64k–$128k/yr
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…
Skills: Warehouse Operations, Inventory Management, Shipping And Receiving, Materials Handling, Microsoft Office
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Maintain AWS cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to ensure scalable and reliable software delivery. Manage Kubernetes environments and perform Linux system administration, including security hardening and performance monitoring.
Requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a full-scope polygraph and a technical bachelor's degree. Candidates must have strong hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Linux systems.
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.
We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Administrator to support mission-critical systems in a secure environment. The ideal candidate has experience with cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, and Linux administration, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and security‑focused environment
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code to ensure scalability, reliability, and security
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support fast and reliable software delivery across multiple applications
• Implement automated infrastructure monitoring to enhance application reliability and system awareness
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes-based cloud environments
• Work with ArgoCD and Jenkins to support continuous delivery of applications running in Kubernetes environments
• Partner with development and security teams to automate deployments in a secure and consistent manner
• Develop and manage AWS services including Lambda and CloudFormation
• Create, secure, and maintain user and service accounts, including permission management and enforcement of least‑privilege access
• Administer file systems, volumes, and storage resources to ensure reliable and efficient system operation
• Monitor system performance and health, analyze logs, and identify potential issues or bottlenecks
• Apply patches, updates, and security hardening configurations to maintain system stability and compliance
• Troubleshoot and resolve Linux-related issues impacting availability or performance
• Ensure overall reliability, security, and operational readiness of mission‑critical Linux systems
Mandatory Skills
• Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph
• Technical bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, and Linux systems
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a secure, mission-oriented environment
Salary & Benefits
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.
Defining The Edge
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Based on 215 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in Dulles, VA pay between $83k–$213k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 236 open government & public sector positions in Dulles, VA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
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