Expert Software Engineer – Cyber Systems & Security

Nightwing; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401k plan

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking an Expert Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for the most complex components of the AMS/FIPE solution. You will lead architecture efforts, set engineering standards, and drive secure, scalable software across multi-cloud environments.

Ideal candidates bring 14+ years in software engineering, 5+ years in cyber operations, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities while mentoring

Qualifications

• Minimum 14 years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in cyber operations.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent substitution).
• Expert-level knowledge of distributed systems architecture.
• Deep expertise in multiple technology stacks and programming paradigms.
• Extensive experience with cloud-native development and multi-cloud architectures.
• Advanced understanding of security principles and secure coding practices.
• Proven track record leading complex technical implementations.
• Strong knowledge of offensive cyber operations mission requirements.
• Experience with workflow orchestration and automation platforms.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of critical system components.
• Provide technical leadership for complex engineering challenges.
• Establish coding standards and engineering best practices.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Lead integration efforts with external systems and platforms.
• Mentor and oversee work of less senior engineers.
• Participate in technical planning and roadmap development.
• Lead security architecture implementation.
• Support critical production issues requiring deep technical expertise.
• Represent team in technical exchange meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Software engineering

Cyber operations

Distributed systems

Cloud-native development

Security practices

Technical leadership

Orchestration

Automation platforms

Programming paradigms

Multi-cloud architectures

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related field

Job description

Nightwing is seeking an Expert Software Engineer to provide technical leadership for the most complex components of the AMS/FIPE solution. You will lead architecture efforts, set engineering standards, and drive secure, scalable software across multi-cloud environments.

Ideal candidates bring 14+ years in software engineering, 5+ years in cyber operations, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities while mentoring