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About this Systems Network Engineer role at Nightwing

Nightwing · Onsite · Ft George G Meade, MD

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 ability to obtain 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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How this Network Engineer salary compares

This role pays $120,000/yr — in line with the typical range for Network Engineer roles.

$92,500 median $139,220 $211,250

Typical range $114,659–$177,250/yr, from 868 comparable Network Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Network Engineer salary insights →

About Nightwing

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 d

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