Nightwing

Jul 13, 2026

Senior Network Engineer

United States

Dulles, Virginia, United States · Herndon, Virginia, United States · Sterling, Virginia, United States

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About the opportunity

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.

We’re seeking a skilled Senior Network Engineer to support implementation and sustainment of enterprise network solutions in a high-security environment. If you’re hands-on, collaborative, and comfortable working with mission-enabling systems—this role might be for you.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

Deploy and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across secure, multi-site environments

Apply architectural plans into operational builds

Optimize network performance, manage firewall rules, and support infrastructure upgrades

Troubleshoot and document solutions for internal and external stakeholders

Collaborate across cloud, systems, and cybersecurity teams

Subject matter expert for business development / proposal efforts

What You Bring

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Networking, Engineering, or a related field

10+ years of experience in enterprise network implementation and sustainment

Strong command of switching/routing (Cisco preferred), VLANs, VPNs, ACLs, and firewall technologies

Familiarity with AWS/Azure networking in high-side environments

Experience working with mission systems and secure enclave operations

Preferred Certs: CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent

Tools & Platforms (Cross-Applicable)

Networking/Virtualization: Cisco UCS, Aruba Controllers, Nutanix

Security/Monitoring: Palo Alto, Rapid7, XACTA, Splunk, Snort, Wireshark

Database/Ops: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Active Directory, Exchange

Forensics/Pen Testing: Encase, FTK, IDAPro, Python Forensics, Metasploit

Cloud/Security: AWS Virtualization w/ Palo Alto Direct Connects, Nessus, Web Inspect

Please note, this position is contingent upon award.

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.

Salary & Benefits

The 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. 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.

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