Arlington, Virginia, United States · On-site
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…
Skills: Risk Management Framework, Information Security Management, Linux, Amazon Web Services, ATO Process
Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
$79k–$163k/yr
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Skills: Linux, Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Puppet, Ansible
Sterling, Virginia, United States · Remote OK
$135k–$155k/yr
The Team UberEther is a leader in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) and #ZeroTrust space. Our platform and expert services team enable government and commercial customers to have ultimate control over access to cr…
Skills: AWS Networking, GCP Networking, BGP, OSPF, Direct Connect
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
$147k–$199k/yr
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Skills: Microsoft Configuration Manager, SCCM, PowerShell, VMware vCenter, Microsoft SQL Server
Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Skills: Windows OS, Linux OS, Virtualization, Networking, Active Directory
Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
$49k–$78k/yr
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Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Skills: Program Management, Operations Management, Subcontractor Management, Workforce Planning, Requirements Management
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
$147k–$199k/yr
Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and …
Skills: Vmware Vsphere, Systems Architecture, Virtual Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Network Infrastructure
Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
$79k–$132k/yr
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Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
$64k–$106k/yr
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Skills: Plumbing Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Pipe Fitting, Technical Drawing Interpretation
Loudoun County, Virginia, United States · On-site
$99k–$206k/yr
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…
Skills: Cyber Forensic Investigations, Digital Evidence Collection, Forensic Imaging, Cyber Investigative Reporting, Attack Characterization
Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
$130k–$160k/yr
Our Telecommunications Group has been at the forefront of creating a new generation of communication infrastructure for over 40 years. We specialize in everything from network development to complete telecom life cycle s…
Skills: Mission Critical Construction, MEP Management, Data Center Infrastructure, BMS/EPMS Systems, LOTO Procedures
Sterling, Virginia, United States · Hybrid
$122k–$253k/yr
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…
Skills: Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, AWS
Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
$122k–$253k/yr
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…
Skills: Sql, Data Modeling, Etl/Elt Processes, Cloud Platforms, Python
Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
$96k–$182k/yr
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Skills: Configuration Management, DevSecOps, Agile Methodology, Technical Proposal Authoring, Configuration Auditing
Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
$77k–$163k/yr
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…
Skills: SIGINT Collection, Ground SIGINT, Air SIGINT, TS/SCI Clearance, Polygraph
Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
$99k–$206k/yr
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…
Skills: Cyber Defense Analysis, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Network Traffic Analysis
Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
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Skills: Commercial Plumbing, Blueprint Reading, Troubleshooting, Plumbing Code Compliance, Water Supply Systems
Littleton, Colorado, United States · On-site
$113k–$211k/yr
Position Title: Principal Radiation Effects Engineer Requisition ID: 1813 Position Location: Fairfax, VA / Sterling, VA / Littleton, CO Position Reports To: Engineering Vice President Supervises Others: No At Trident Sys…
Skills: Radiation Environment Definition, Radiation Effects Analysis, Radiation Mitigation Strategy, Radiation Testing & Verification, Radiation Modeling
Sterling, Virginia, United States · On-site
$133k–$247k/yr
Position Title: Senior Program Manager Requisition ID: 1812 Position Location: Sterling, VA Position Reports To: Product Line Director Supervises Others: No At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we …
Skills: Program Management, Cost Management, Schedule Management, Risk Management, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
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Manage the full Risk Management Framework lifecycle for IT systems and support the implementation of cybersecurity lab security infrastructure. Collaborate with the ISSM and CISO to satisfy ATO requirements and perform risk analyses to ensure technical security requirements are met.
Requires a TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and at least 5 years of experience in information security management. Candidates must have hands-on experience with Linux or AWS and a deep understanding of the NIST RMF process.
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.
DHS’s Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT) secures the Nation’s cyber and communications infrastructure. HIRT provides DHS’s front line response for cyber incidents and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. Nightwing, as a prime contractor to DHS, performs HIRT investigations to develop a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of breaches. Nightwing provides HIRT remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities. Nightwing is seeking an Information Systems Security Specialist to support this critical customer mission.
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
- 5+ years of directly relevant experience in information security management
- Hands on experience with Linux operating systems or Amazon Web Services
- Experience supporting the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and contributing to a full ATO effort from initiation through authorization, including development of security documentation, control implementation statements, supporting assessment (audit) activities, and performing full POA&M management
- Beginning to end Knowledge of RMF and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation to include SSP, Contingency, Incident & Configuration Mgmt planning and execution
- Experience working on multiple complex assignments which are broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks
- Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments
- Knowledge of Computer Network Defense (CND) policies, procedures & regulations
- Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and network security architecture
- Knowledge of ATO requirements and strong experience with POAMs.
- Knowledge and experience with full range of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Visio)
- Knowledge of boundary protection and network segmentation
- Knowledge of authentication and access management techniques
- Experience with implementing and assessing security controls for hardware, software, and network deployments
- Must be able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across physical locations
- Experience with Risk Management Framework software (CSAM, Xacta, Archer, RegScale)
- Experience with host and network scanning software (Nessus, Security Center, Tenable Vulnerability Management, nmap, Wiz, burp)
- Experience with Endpoint Protection tools like CrowdStrike or CarbonBlack
- Working knowledge of SIEM tools like Splunk, SOAR, or ELK
- Familiarity with role-based account processing operations
- Familiarity with zero trust architectures
- Familiarity with scripting languages (python, AWS CLI, Lambda, bash, powershell)
Required Education:
BS Information Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related degree, or High School Diploma and 7+ years of information security management experience.
- DoD 8140.01 IAT Level III, CISSP, AWS, Cisco, Microsoft
Syndeo: ESS-3606
Salary & Benefits
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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