Senior Cyber Systems Architect & Engineering Lead

Nightwing Technologies, LLC

Sterling (VA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC in Sterling, VA, seeks an Engineering Lead to serve as the senior technical authority responsible for system architecture, technical strategy, and engineering standards across programs supporting national security missions. You will lead 50+ engineers and drive DoD IA compliance and ATO processes across on‑premise, cloud, and hybrid environments.

You will guide the development of detection and automation platforms with a secure, architecture-first approach, ensuring

Qualifications

Must have senior-level experience leading large-scale engineering teams.
Proven ability to define system architecture and technical strategy.
Experience with DoD IA requirements and ATO processes.
Knowledge of CI/CD and DevSecOps in security operations.

Responsibilities

Serve as senior technical authority for engineering activities across the program.
Define and maintain system architecture and technical strategy.
Enforce engineering standards and design patterns across development and integration efforts.
Provide leadership to multi-discipline engineering teams.
Support DoD IA compliance and ATO documentation.
Oversee integration of cybersecurity tools and automation platforms.
Communicate with customers and leadership on technical matters.