Security Analyst

Nightwing; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

401k plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to ensure security across the software lifecycle and support DevSecOps. You will implement controls, perform vulnerability analyses, and coordinate RMF activities to maintain DoD compliance and robust security postures.

Candidates should have 10+ years in information security, DoD RMF/NIST knowledge, and TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. U.S. citizen preferred. Nightwing offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of information security experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, or related field (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of DoD security requirements (NIST 800-53, RMF).
• Experience with security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA).
• Understanding of secure software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Implement security controls and best practices.
• Support DevSecOps pipeline security integration.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analysis.
• Manage security findings and POA&M.
• Support RMF activities and security documentation.
• Coordinate security scans and remediation efforts.
• Review code for security vulnerabilities.
• Implement secure coding practices and guidelines.
• Support incident response and security investigations.
• Maintain security documentation and compliance records.

Skills

InfoSec experience

DoD RMF knowledge

Security testing (SAST/DAST/SCA)

Secure SDLC

Container/Kubernetes security

Security continuous monitoring

Security compliance & authorization

Security+

CISSP/GIAC

TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

US citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SAST

DAST

SCA

Container security tooling

Job description

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.

The Senior Security Analyst ensures that all development activities comply with security requirements and implements security best practices throughout the software lifecycle. This position supports DevSecOps implementation, conducts security assessments, and ensures the unified solution meets all DoD security standards and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement security controls and best practices
• Support DevSecOps pipeline security integration
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analysis
• Manage security findings and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
• Support RMF activities and security documentation
• Coordinate security scans and remediation efforts
• Review code for security vulnerabilities
• Implement secure coding practices and guidelines
• Support incident response and security investigations
• Maintain security documentation and compliance records

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of information security experience
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of DoD security requirements (NIST 800-53, RMF, etc.)
• Experience with security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA)
• Understanding of secure software development lifecycle
• Knowledge of containerization security and Kubernetes security
• Experience with security compliance and authorization processes
• Security+ or equivalent certification (required)
• CISSP, GIAC, or similar advanced security certification (preferred)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• Must be U.S. citizen

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.

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.