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# Systems Network Engineer

- **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $77,000.0 - $163,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Data Intelligence, Network Troubleshooting, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Protocols, Prometheus, Grafana, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_nightwing-JR102011

## About the Role

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.