Field Engineer: TISO

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k plan

PTO & Holidays

Career development

Job summary

Nightwing seeks a cleared Field Engineer: TISO to support USG deployments in the Herndon area. Responsibilities include system build, deployment, installation, and lifecycle support across cyber, data, and communications hardware/software.

Applicants must have a TS/SCI with Poly on day one and be capable of up to 50% OCONUS travel (and up to 10% CONUS). The role emphasizes coordination with customers and multi-contractor teams in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) or more years direct experience with tactical communications projects and operations.
• Familiarity with Cisco network devices configuration, deployment, support, routing protocols, and Cisco IOS.
• Knowledge of SNMP TCP/IP, Ethernet, QoS, and Optical Networking.
• Proficient in installation of commercial leased lines, power systems, Type-1 Crypto, fiber cabling, and network devices.
• Strong background in Microsoft Systems Engineering including Windows 10 and Server 2012/2016.
• Knowledge of virtualization products with a focus on Hyper-V.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP routing and secure scripts.
• Experience providing Tier 3 Support to technical systems.
• Experience installing and terminating fiber optics and Ethernet cables.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contract requirements and track installation progress with customer visibility.
• Support build-out, deployment, and testing of hardware/software/network systems.
• Coordinate with procurement for equipment and components for system builds.
• Prepare system documentation, site surveys, and rack elevations.
• Provide Tier-3 support and troubleshooting for technical systems.
• Ensure COMSEC compliance and fulfill project management needs.

Skills

Tactical communications

Cisco networking

SNMP / TCP/IP

Type-1 Crypto

Windows server admin

Hyper-V virtualization

LAN / WAN deployment

Network security

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent experience substituted

Tools

Cisco IOS

VMware ESXi

NetApp storage

Job description

Sterling, VA

Full time

JR102235

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 a cleared and experienced Field Engineer: TISO in the Herndon area in support of USG. The right candidate must have and maintain a strong awareness of technical equipment; be able to support system build, deployment and installation efforts; and provide testing, analysis, and troubleshooting/lifecycle support for innovative hardware/software/ network systems and applications. Responsibilities include analysis of contract requirements; track progress of assigned installations and upgrades and work closely with Customer personnel to provide visibility into special projects.

Support includes working with procurement team for identification of required equipment or components to support build-out of systems; uncrating, set-up and build-out of new equipment. Hardware and software configuration and customization, system integration and testing of built packages, pack-out and shipment of the completed packages. System integration and testing of built packages, preparation of system documentation, conducting site surveys as needed prior to installation, drawings of rack elevations, training of onsite customer personnel; test, inspection, verification of all customer systems ensuring compliance with COMSEC policies and procedures and project management requirements.

Required Skills:

• Eight (8) or more years direct experience with tactical communications projects and operations including experience with ICOM/Motorola/Harris equipment and its use.

• Familiarity with Cisco network devices configuration, deployment, support, routing protocols, and Cisco IOS.

• Knowledge of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) TCP/IP, Ethernet, Quality of Service (QOS), and Optical Networking.

• Proficient in installation of commercial leased lines, power systems, Type-1 Crypto, fiber cabling, and network equipment devices.

• Strong background in Microsoft Systems Engineering and providing support to those systems.Strong recent experience in Windows platform operating system and Microsoft applications including Windows 10 and Server 2012 / 2016 suite.

• Knowledge of virtualization products with a focus on Hyper-V.

• Knowledge of TCIP/IP routing and use of secure scripts.

• Experience providing Tier 3 Support to technical systems.

• Experience configuring, installing and maintaining network multi-layer switches, routers, firewalls, workstations, satellite, and secure communications

• Experience installing and terminating fiber optics and Ethernet cables

• Experience with McAfee product suite.

• Demonstrated strong performance as an Engineer, developing or implementing information systems with a broad experience base across the entire project lifecycle.

• Demonstrated strong performance as a technical leader working in a multi-contractor, on-site and virtual environment

• Demonstrated capacity to understand and communicate technical ideas, concepts, and thoughts across multiple technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ability to work in fast pace, high pressure environment.

• Demonstrated ability to independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Sponsor field sites

• Experience working in Customer OCONUS environments

• Experience performing site surveys for systems installations, infrastructure and power requirements

• Experience providing technical training for both foreign and domestic audiences

• Technical Certifications: MCSE and/or CCIE

• Working knowledge of VMWare and ESXi.

• Previous experience with storage devices including NetApp.

• Working knowledge CSFC technologies and methodologies

• Current experience in the Sponsor’s classified and unclassified distributed work environment architectures and systems.

• Secure remote mobile computing.

• SCCM

Additional Requirements:

Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.

• Years of Experience Required: 8+ years Professional Experience

• Required Education Level/Major: Bachelors Degree

• Equivalent Experience may be Substituted for Educational Requirement

• Weapons Certification Required (Yes/No): Not required for hire, but must be willing and capable of becoming certified.

• Professional License or Certification Required (Yes/No) / Type: Customer Medical Certification for travel and privileged access required for this position (after start). *

• OCONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %: Yes, up to 50% OCONUS travel, including hazard areas as required.**

• CONUS TDY Required (Yes/No) / %: Yes, up to 10% CONUS travel, as required.

Required Clearance:

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

*Failure to obtain required medical clearance may be cause for removal from the program.

** Travel requirements/amount and duration are subject to the needs of the Customer and may be more or less than what is listed.

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

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) 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.

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.

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.