Senior Cyber Software Architect | TS/SCI | Lead Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks an Expert Software Engineer to lead architecture of critical AMS/FIPE components, ensuring secure, scalable solutions for national security programs.

The role requires TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance, 14+ years in software engineering, 5+ years in cyber operations, and strong cloud-native, distributed systems experience.

You will mentor engineers, set coding standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-impact results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14 years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years in cyber operations.
• 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

Secure coding practices

Offensive cyber operations

Workflow automation

Security clearance TS/SCI CI Poly

Education

CS degree or related field

Job description

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks an Expert Software Engineer to lead architecture of critical AMS/FIPE components, ensuring secure, scalable solutions for national security programs.

The role requires TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance, 14+ years in software engineering, 5+ years in cyber operations, and strong cloud-native, distributed systems experience.

You will mentor engineers, set coding standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-impact results.