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Join to apply for the Linux Systems Administrator / Principal Linux Systems Administrator - R10175573 role at Northrop Grumman 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Linux Systems Administrator / Principal Linux Systems Administrator - R10175573 role at Northrop Grumman RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to maintain and enhance Linux Systems and Infrastructure in support of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. NASIC is responsible for creating all-source intelligence defining the present and future air, air defense, cyber, space and ballistic missile threats to enable military operations, force modernization, and policy making. Summary Of Responsibility You will be an active part of a team of System, Network, and Storage Administrators who collaborate to support a large development infrastructure that replicates a wide variety of customer environments to include Linux and Windows. The team manages the hardware, software, network, security, and end user support for a wide range of tools and infrastructure. This environment includes ever growing opportunities with modernization such as Cloud technologies and DevOps CI/CD pipelines. You will be primarily focused on Linux Systems Administration and be prepared for supporting a production environment on site at NASIC/WPAFB once properly cleared to support mission critical needs. Basic Qualifications For a Systems Administrator Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 2 years of experience OR Master’s degree with 0 years of experience OR a high school diploma or GED equivalent with 6 years of experience Minimum of three years of experience with Systems Administration for Linux Operating Systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or Rocky Linux. Able to obtain IAT Level II certification such as CASP+ or Security+ within 90 days U.S. citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance Basic Qualifications For a Principal Systems Administrator Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 5 years of experience OR Master’s degree with 3 years of experience OR a high school diploma or GED equivalent with 9 years of experience Minimum of three years of experience with Systems Administration for Linux Operating Systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or Rocky Linux. Able to obtain IAT Level II certification such as CASP+ or Security+ within 90 days U.S. citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance Preferred Qualifications Experience with DevOps architecture such as Kubernetes, Nexus, Harbor, Docker, GitLab, etc. Experience with security compliance and related security scanning products. Experience in enterprise backup and restore solutions, storage area network (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS) Experience with scripting using tools such as Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, etc. Experience with network administration and related infrastructure Experience with hardware installation and maintenance to include firmware upgrades Candidate must demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman. Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $08,100.00Salary Range 2: 88,600.00 - 133,000.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. 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ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work

ASRC Federal Holding Company, we are searching for qualified candidates to fill a Linux Systems Engineer position supporting our Army client. We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to support the mission of the US Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM). Each position plays a crucial part in maintaining and advancing our environment, ensuring seamless operations and robust support for CECOM personnel worldwide.

Position Description: This position supports Linux administration Sustainment under ASRC Federal's CECOM SETA Support within the PEO EIS MSP. The PEO EIS MSP ensures that the U.S. Army's Linux/ systems are secure, reliable, and capable of supporting mission-critical operations. As a Software Engineer Senior II, you will contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of these systems, ensuring their optimal performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other Engineering or Technical discipline is required

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Linux system administrator.

• Experience in participating in the development of test strategies, devices, and systems, and solving engineering problems (or managing the solution of engineering problems) in the functional area to which assigned.

• Certifications: DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II and applicable DoD 8570.01-M Computing Environment certification.

• Secret security clearance.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 administration.

• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Pacemaker clusters.

• Experience operating RHEL servers in AWS cloud environments.

• Strong scripting skills (Shell, Bash, Python, or similar).

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

• Linux or other applicable Technical Certification.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of DoD security requirements and compliance (STIG/ACAS).

• Knowledge of ERP SAP environments.

• Working knowledge of ServiceNow.

• Experience working in an Agile Framework environment.

• Experience in performing RHEL upgrades.

• Experience with containers and Kubernetes.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Job Details

Job Family Information Technology

Job Function Systems Engineering

Pay Type Salary

Telecommute Percentage 100

Hiring Min Rate 103,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate 176,657 USD

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Linux Systems Engineer will have expert level experience in configuration and operational support of RHEL servers in an AWS EC2 environment and will help contribute to an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions that includes a background in all aspects of the systems engineering in a cloud environment. You will be part of a talented team of engineers that demonstrate superb technical competency, delivering mission critical infrastructure and ensuring the highest levels of availability, performance, and security. Responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computer systems in a cloud environment.

This position will be filled and worked onsite in Washington DC, Warrenton, VA or Fairfax, VA.

SALARY: $120,000-$45,000

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Configuration and operational support of RHEL servers in an AWS EC2 environment
• Install Linux and Windows servers in a virtualized environment, troubleshoot hardware/software installation and basic networking issues
• Setting up and managing Linux and Windows systems, applications and environments and ensuring those systems comply with government security standards
• Troubleshooting network hardware and software applications, OS upgrades, and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services
• Maintains a "customer focus" attitude to ensure customer satisfaction
• Providing clear, concise, and timely communication with customers, supervisors, and project managers
• Work within a team environment and attend meetings with other team members, customers, etc.

• Hands on Experience with Red Hat and Linux, RHEL (7/8/9), Provisioning, Maintaining/Patching, Hardening
• VMware admin experience (including vCenter)
• Experience using Linux based automation tools (Chef, Ansible)
• Experience with AWS - specifically EC2 and S3 services
• Deploying Servers on AWS, AMI experience
• Docker, Virtualization, Kubernetes, Containerization experience
• Experience with use cases, performance specification development and UML modeling preferred
• SELinux
• Infrastructure Components (e.g. Symantec Endpoint Protection, WSUS, RHEL Satellite, VMWare Update Mgr., SolarWinds)
• VMware Certified Professional, Data Center Virtualization 6 (VCP6-DCV) Certification
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems involving multiple servers, COTS products, NetApp, VMs, VDIs, and/or network issues
• Experience with Network engineering technologies and as a network administrator
• Ability to troubleshoot complex configuration problems or system issues
• Knowledge of scripting skills (i.e. PowerShell, Python, Ruby, Bash, etc.)
• General working experience with firewalls (Cisco ASA) and creating ACLs
• Experience with Cameo, Guacamole desired
• Working experience troubleshooting cloud platforms - multi-tenant a plus
• Familiar with scanning software i.e. Tanium
• Familiar with STIGs and compliance
• Manage virtual machines and virtual infrastructure
• Experience with monitoring and optimizing performance of virtualized environments
• Experience in systems-of-systems definition, development, and integration
• Ability to analyze high level needs

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• RHCSA or RHCSE Certification strongly preferred
• Active TS/SCI Clearance Required

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™

ASRC Federal Holding Company, we are searching for qualified candidates to fill a Linux Systems Engineer position supporting our Army client. We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to support the mission of the US Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM). Each position plays a crucial part in maintaining and advancing our environment, ensuring seamless operations and robust support for CECOM personnel worldwide.

Position Description: This position supports Linux administration Sustainment under ASRC Federal's CECOM SETA Support within the PEO EIS MSP. The PEO EIS MSP ensures that the U.S. Army's Linux/ systems are secure, reliable, and capable of supporting mission-critical operations. As a Software Engineer Senior II, you will contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of these systems, ensuring their optimal performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other Engineering or Technical discipline is required
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Linux system administrator.
• Experience in participating in the development of test strategies, devices, and systems, and solving engineering problems (or managing the solution of engineering problems) in the functional area to which assigned.
• Certifications: DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II and applicable DoD 8570.01-M Computing Environment certification.
• Secret security clearance.

• Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 administration.
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat Pacemaker clusters.
• Experience operating RHEL servers in AWS cloud environments.
• Strong scripting skills (Shell, Bash, Python, or similar).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Linux or other applicable Technical Certification.

• Knowledge of DoD security requirements and compliance (STIG/ACAS).
• Knowledge of ERP SAP environments.
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow.
• Experience working in an Agile Framework environment.
• Experience in performing RHEL upgrades.
• Experience with containers and Kubernetes.

About the job Linux Systems Engineer
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Open Systems Technologies Corporation is a leader in the government contracting marketplace, providing Enterprise Security and Cloud Computing solutions to support large organizations. Our capabilities include supplying federal government entities and private businesses with software development, scientific and engineering technical assistance, systems integration, and enterprise security. Since its founding in 1996, OST has been committed to delivering high-quality, best-in-class results that bring added value to our clients while investing in our employees' futures by providing exciting projects to work on, and robust benefits to include technical training and certifications, relocation assistance and a 401K match with immediate vesting.

Open Systems Technologies Corporation is seeking an experienced System Engineer to lead the engineering work for an on-premise system with a mission operations team. The team is involved in the operation and sustainment of multiple operational cloud and on-premise deployed geospatial solutions. A successful candidate will have experience with the installation, configuration, administration, support, and maintenance of this on-premise system. The candidate will need to be a self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, flexibility, good judgment, and the ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent tasks effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibilities will involve taking a leadership role in the administration, configuration, and deployment of the mission capability; working directly with government and contractor POCs to troubleshoot and respond to user INCs (Incident Reports); proactively recommending configuration changes to help improve system performance; deploying security patches and bug fixes to test and operational environments; authoring and updating operational and security documentation, including troubleshooting guides and SOPs; and migrating system and software packages to RHEL 9.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CLEARANCE: Must currently possess an active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain & maintain a Polygraph post-hire
• DOD 8570 Certification (Security+ or equivalent or higher)
• Requires BS degree and minimum 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience; OR additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• Self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, flexibility, good judgment, and the ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent tasks in an effective manner
• Extensive experience configuring and deploying Linux operating systems
• Experience migrating systems and software packages to RHEL 9
• Experience performing security updates (running and applying patches)
• Linux system administration experience: provisioning end users
• Experience scripting for administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and automation
• Experience using DevOps processes and technologies
• Knowledge of Systems, Architectural, SW Development, and SW Sustainment Practices

• Red Hat certification(s)
• Linux certification(s)
• Experience using AWS/Cloud technologies
• Experience implementing automation solutions to reduce engineering and/or end-user labor time
• Team Collaboration tools and administration (Jira, Confluence, MS Teams/RocketChat)

Linux Systems Engineer

TS/SCI Clearance is required

Herndon, VA - ONSITE

ALTA ITS is seeking a Linux Systems Engineer (Tier ll) to work for a government contractor in the Herndon, VA area. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills to the table and learn new skills.

This position is a part of a US-based operations team backed by expert international developers and application engineers. You will be directly involved in systems planning, installation, commissioning, site surveys, and troubleshooting for custom solutions serving the US national security community and allies. Illuminate provides analytic and cyber solutions enabling critical decisions from vast data sources. We seek a talented, customer-facing professional to provide technical guidance on key projects locally and in the field, working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain various technical equipment, including server components and software, manage virtual servers.

• Supervise & perform troubleshooting of hardware and software issues, running diagnostics, documenting problems, prioritizing resolutions, and assessing risk.

• Assist with the OEM level design and development of internal solutions to meet customer requirements.

• Design, test, and implement process and systems automation capabilities to improve overall operational effectiveness and performance.

Core Qualifications:

• Active or current TS/SCI

• Ability to support short-term international travel.

• 3-5 years of Linux / Unix system administration experience.

• 2+ years of direct experience in either or all systems design & architecture, integration & testing, data analysis, and capability development.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or related field (or relevant experience as substitute).

• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and solving problems in complex systems environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of mobile telecom network architectures and related hardware, software, and protocols.

• Experience working directly with development team to resolve software and hardware problems and applying software and hardware patches.

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, NAT, routing and switching.

• Experience with analyzing logs, stack traces, debug libraries, software/hardware.

• Possesses an understanding of Python, Bash, SQL databases.

• Create installation guides and as-built documentation.

• Experience with Linux firewall and VPN configuration

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Req ID: RQ160819

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Systems Administration

Skills:

Kubernetes,Linux,Systems Engineering

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Linux Systems Engineer

A Linux Systems Engineer is responsible for building and automating performant and resilient infrastructure that our business depends on. In this role you will have the opportunity to contribute to one or more areas including (but not limited to) better automating our virtualized infrastructure and supporting a containerized infrastructure. To support our team, you will need to be experienced, driven, and have strong coding skills in automation. You will be collaborating closely with peers and customers which means you need to be an active listener, detail oriented, and a clear communicator.

What You'll Do

• Take a leadership role in designing, building, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure.

• Mature the automation efforts of the lifecycle of a server including onboarding, patching, and sunsetting.

• Help development teams onboard applications to Kubernetes infrastructure.

• Build and maintain Kubernetes infrastructure.

• Use and administer automation tools such as, Ansible and Salt

• Write documentation and provide training around automation tools.

• Ensure all authored code is well documented and version controlled appropriately via git.

• Resolve escalated issues and perform root cause analysis for complex issues.

• Support development teams by ensuring the supporting CI/CD infrastructure is performant, stable, and kept up to date.

• Interact with both internal and external customers during all project phases, from planning to maintenance.

• Be mindful of customer needs and clearly communicate complex information.

• Demonstrate a high attention to detail, examining every aspect of the system.

• Exercise strong time management skills by taking on multiple projects simultaneously while debugging issues reported by customers.

• Be attentive to communication and productivity tools ensuring inquiries are responded to in a timely manner.

• Recommend system improvements and changes to systems, as needed.

• Participate in an on-call rotation including nights/weekends.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of Systems Engineer or similar experience

• TS SCI CI POLY required at the time of hire.

• Advanced understanding of Linux

• Advanced knowledge, including 4+ years of experience, in one or more of the following areas:

• Kubernetes

• Infrastructure as Code, specifically managing Salt or Ansible

• Experience working with automation tools such as Ansible.

• Experience with one or more scripting languages, specifically YAML, Python, Bash, and/or Ruby

• Experience using version control tools such as Git.

• Willingness to work on-call rotation including nights/weekends.

The likely salary range for this position is $133,369 - $180,441. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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 seeking an analytical thinker who enjoys solving complex engineering problems while working with a close-nit team as a Linux Systems Engineer. In this role you will perform production systems integration within a cutting-edge Linux based virtualization stack, streamline and secure applications, storage, physical servers, and install, troubleshoot and maintain customer hardware. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented and skilled at making data-driven decisions to proactively address issues before they impact end users.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the software, hardware, and systems on a Linux server

• Design, build, and maintain core services and infrastructure

• Install and monitor Linux operating systems

• Implement security measures and identify potential issues

• Update security settings for enterprise firewalls

• Automate vulnerability and security patching

• Participate in programming, scripting, and process automation

• Design and manage backup and recovery strategies

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on Linux Systems Engineering experience

• Specific experience in Python both with scripting and building applications

• Specific experience using Bash for automating tasks and deploying software/services

• Experience installing and configuring VPN services (openvpn/wireguard/ipsec), firewalls (netfilter/NFTables), and networks

• Experience with information security frameworks such as disk encryption, PKI, Symmetric/Asymmetric encryption and digital certificates

• Experience using observability tools and stack traces

• Experience scripting and developing system automation tools

• Experience with log analysis, monitoring, and alerting systems

• Knowledge of TCP/IP addressing, routing, and troubleshooting

• Knowledge of directory service principles such as organization units, and realm authentication

• Familiarity with cloud provisioning

• Knowledge of modern configuration management tooling - specifically Ansible and SaltStack

• Minimum Secret Clearance with the ability to acquire a TS with SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically with Debian based distributions

• Experience with virtual server implementation and management

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.