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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.

Nightwing is seeking an experienced and cleared Network Engineer in the Herndon area. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative, multidiscipline team in support of U.S. Government and provide technical subject matter expertise in the field of Network Engineering.

Required Skills:

• Strong background designing and implementing Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN)

• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP Networking

• Experience with VPN technologies and protocols including IPSEC and SSL

• Experience configuring and trouble-shooting LAN Switches, Routers, and Firewalls and VPN concentrators

• Ability to convey technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and provide briefings to high-level government personnel

• Experience in authoring documents (reports, briefings, etc,) to support customer missions

• Demonstrated ability to apply the engineering design process to discover innovative methods to solve technical problems and meet client requirements.

• Must have experience working with Customer Enterprise Network; 4 years minimum experience

• Must understand Customer security standards and approval process

• Must be familiar with Type 1 encryption devices utilized by the Customer.

• Must have knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching, and network architecture planning. Ability to configure and manage Cisco ASA appliances.

• Must have knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking

• Must understand commercial encryption standards and their application in IP networking

• Must have knowledge of VPN technologies, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IP Multicasting

• Must have strong written and oral communication skills

• Must have knowledge of Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) IEEE standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n and how to apply them to an enterprise network architecture

• Relevant experience designing communications systems

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills

• Ability to work independently as well as within small and large groups

• Capable of preparing and presenting briefings

• Experience with Microsoft Office product line, including Microsoft Access; experience with Lotus Notes.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of CFSC standards

• Knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) technology.

• An understanding of Private Branch Exchange telephony, to include Avaya/Nortel telephone switches

• An ability to navigate and configure Linux operating systems

• An understanding of RF transport mediums to include cellular, microwave, and satellite communications

• An understanding of wired data transport mediums to include Category 5e/6 and fiber optics

• An understanding of EAP-TLS certificate based encryption and RADIUS authentication

• Prior deployment to hostile areas in support of customer mission

• Prior experience communicating official traffic in the customer Electronic Messaging System (EMS)

• Certifications such as CCNP, CCNA, CCIE, MCSE

• Familiar with military communications

• Familiar with satellite and wireless communications.

• Professional License or Certification: CCIE and MCSE are desired

Additional Requirements:

• Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.

• Years of Experience Required: 4+ Required Education Level/Major: Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT related field. Equivalent Experience may be Substituted for Educational Requirement.

Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one and be eligible for crossover.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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 do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

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.