Senior Network Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC in the United States is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain complex network systems across LAN/WAN. You will analyze designs, implement network configurations, and ensure security and performance to support DoD/IC regulations.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience with network architectures, VPNs, firewalls, VoIP, and data throughput optimization.

Qualifications

• Twelve years of network engineering experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, CS, IS or related field required.
• Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design inputs for network systems and mission architecture.
• Configure, test, deploy, and maintain network equipment.
• Minimize latency and maximize throughput with performance tools.
• Coordinate with systems engineering for optimal operations.
• Maintain network diagrams and accreditations.
• Implement VPNs, firewalls, QoS, and IP encryption.

Skills

Network design

LAN/WAN admin

VPN & Firewall

VoIP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substituted for experience

Experience-based alternative for degree

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. Nightwing is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to perform network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents. Performs general LAN/CAN/WAN administration. Schedules conversions and cutovers.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to the design of the systems' network and mission architecture
• Perform configuration, test, deployment, and maintenance to all network equipment
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools
• Develops algorithms used in modules or incorporated into models associated with the research and development of technologies and systems
• Ensures that all material received is inspected for evidence of tampering and, if any is found, submits a report of suspected physical incident immediately.
• Configure and maintain network diagrams and accreditations
• Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations
• Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management
• Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation.
• Coordinate with the system engineering and dataflow efforts to ensure proper mission operations to minimize down time
• Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies
• Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements
• Manage, develop work schedules and direct the work of junior level engineers

Qualifications

• Twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support is required.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline is required.
• A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, thereby reducing the total years of experience to six (6).
• Five (5) additional years of relevant experience providing Network Engineering support may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

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.