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Systems Network Engineer with Security Clearance

NightwingSouthern Md Facility, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 17, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career as a Systems Network Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance at Nightwing, a leader in advanced cyber and data operations, where you'll gain invaluable experience with Kubernetes and government platforms. This hybrid role offers significant growth potential for seasoned professionals ready to tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment. Apply today to join a team at the forefront of technological innovation.

Quick Overview

Salary
$77k - $163k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Southern Md Facility, MD, United States
Posted
1 week ago
GrafanaKubernetesPrometheus

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.

Experience Level: Journeyman (Level 2)

  • Minimum 7 years experience
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX The Journeyman System/Network Engineer supports the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of infrastructure required for the unified solution. This position works with Kubernetes environments, networking configurations, and Government platform services to ensure reliable system operation across all deployment environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Kubernetes cluster configuration and management
  • Assist with network configuration and troubleshooting
  • Support integration with Government platform services
  • Implement and maintain monitoring solutions
  • Assist with security configuration and hardening
  • Support deployment automation and Infrastructure as Code
  • Troubleshoot system and network issues
  • Document infrastructure configurations
  • Support disaster recovery and backup procedures
  • Participate in security assessments and remediations
Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum 7 years of system/network engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field (or equivalent substitution)
  • Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • Strong Linux/Unix system administration skills
  • Knowledge of networking protocols and configurations
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and services
  • Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, EFK stack)
  • Understanding of security principles and best practices
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
  • Must be U.S. citizen
Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($77,000-$163,000) 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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