Systems Reliability Engineering Full-Time Positions

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.Sterling, VAClearance: TS/SCI Poly**This position is CONTINGENT upon contract award**The Systems Engineer (SE) collaboratively works closely with the Sponsor, leadership and P&O Teams to identify, understand, and anticipate Sponsor and Mission Partner/Tenant SYSTEM requirements. The SE oversees the P&O Team requirements tracking process to include the Scrum/Kanban backlog queue and identify new and emergent requirements.The SE blends technical skills in cloud platforms, Nutanix, Windows/Linux, automation tools, containerization, and scripting utilizing skills and tools such as Python, GitHub, Jenkins, Cloud formation, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes. The SE works with the Platform Engineers, SREs and shared resources to deploy, operate, and maintain IaC services on an IaaS cloud service infrastructure. The SE is a hybrid professional bridging the gap between engineering, development and operations, leveraging automation and code to build and manage infrastructure efficiently and reliably. They understand agile frameworks and multi-cloud provider technologies to enhance the Mission Partner's development capabilities. Requirements management for the design, development, integration, test, and deployment of CUSTOMER systems, services, and to various physical, virtual, container, and cloud environments.Work with the TL, OM, P&O Teams to identify and develop the design of interfaces to data sources and external systemsIdentify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. Provide conceptual design, prototype, and test cycles appropriate to a chosen technical solutionFacilitates meetings, analyze requirements, design, and development documents, associated artifacts, and standards documents against Mission Partner requirements to identify gaps, identify approaches to monitor or automate operation and collection of data to address Sponsor needs.Work with Sponsor, Mission Partner, Platform and Operations teams to identify trends or mission needs/impacts and recommend changes to processes or best practices. Author and post Blueprints, Playbooks, and Whitepapers on best practices/trending informationKeep Sponsor and stakeholders informed of the status of actions/projects by providing regular updatesApplies analytic and problem-solving skills to manager priorities, queue backlog, and Customer/Sponsor expectationsHelp the customer to identify technology solutions with the potential to improve technical capabilitiesWork with stakeholders as well as technical and analytical counterparts to define constraints, and develop requirements and concept of operations documentationReview and make recommendations on program-level documentation (e.g., requirements specification, system architecture, design documents, test plans and security plans).Work with the customer and leadership to compose technical documents including Design, Deployment, System specifications and Host Nation baselines, updates, user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.Technical Skills: Strong understanding of hardware and software, operating systems, networking, and system administration.Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze system performance, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions.Desired Skills:Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.Scripting Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating tasks.Experience with Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP)Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP)Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA)Microsoft Certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert)AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional)Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)Salary & BenefitsThe salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.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.SummaryLocation: Sterling, VAType: Full time