Nightwing · 2 weeks ago
Linux Systems and Network Engineer
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expNightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. The Linux Systems and Network Engineer will be responsible for supporting the design, development, testing, and deployment of operational networks, collaborating closely with government personnel and other contractors.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of operational networks in collaboration with government personnel and other contractors
Work seamlessly within government spaces and independently prioritize tasks in a time-effective manner while reporting status updates to both internal program managers and government customers
Qualification
Required
Linux System Administration and Networking: Proven expertise in Linux system administration and troubleshooting, along with secure and efficient networking configurations
Cloud Instance Configuration: Ability to securely instantiate and configure cloud instances over SSH using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Oracle
Command-Line Tools: Proficiency in Linux command-line tools such as Bash for system management and scripting
Programming Languages: Experience in programming with C, C++, and Python to support workflow automation, debugging, and development tasks
Packet Capture and Analysis: Ability to create custom filters and analyze network traffic using tools like Wireshark, tshark, python-scapy, and libpcap
Computer Network Operations (CNO) and Exploitation: In-depth understanding of CNO/exploitation principles and operational concepts
Managed Attribution Networks: Demonstrated proficiency working with managed attribution networks for secure routing, monitoring, and troubleshooting
Debugging Distributed Networks: Expertise in debugging distributed networks, including devices communicating across local and remote network tunnels
Firewall Rules and System Hardening: Experience in hardening Linux systems and services, as well as writing firewall rulesets using tools like iptables and nftables
Routing Validation: Employing Linux tools to validate appropriate packet routing from source to destination
Ability to work seamlessly with government personnel and other contractors in sensitive spaces
Strong initiative to tackle complex technical problems effectively and independently
Excellent organizational skills to prioritize concurrent tasks in a time-efficient manner
Outstanding interpersonal and professional communication skills to report status updates to both internal stakeholders and government customers
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technology-related field, or 5 years of directly related experience
Preferred
Advanced degree in computer science or a technology field, or 10 years of equivalent related experience
Company
Nightwing
We are the intelligence services company that continually redefines the edge of the possible to keep advancing our national security interests.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase