Senior Network Engineer

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

401k Plan

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and sustain enterprise network infrastructure in a high-security environment. You’ll implement architectural plans, optimize performance, manage firewall rules, and collaborate with cloud, systems, and cybersecurity teams.

Qualifications include active TS/SCI with Polygraph, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 10+ years of experience in enterprise network implementation.

Qualifications

• Requires active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Networking, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in enterprise network implementation and sustainment.
• Strong command of switching/routing (Cisco preferred), VLANs, VPNs, ACLs, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with AWS/Azure networking in high-side environments.
• Experience with mission systems and secure enclave operations.
• Preferred certs: CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across secure, multi-site environments.
• Apply architectural plans into operational builds.
• Optimize network performance, manage firewall rules, and support infrastructure upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and document solutions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across cloud, systems, and cybersecurity teams.
• Subject matter expert for business development / proposal efforts.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Networking, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Cisco UCS

Aruba Controllers

Nutanix

Palo Alto

Rapid7

XACTA

Splunk

Snort

Wireshark

MySQL

Oracle

SQL Server

Active Directory

Exchange

Encase

FTK

IDAPro

Metasploit

Python

AWS

Job description

What You’ll Do:

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. We’re seeking a skilled Senior Network Engineer to support implementation and sustainment of enterprise network solutions in a high-security environment. If you’re hands‑on, collaborative, and comfortable working with mission-enabling systems—this role might be for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across secure, multi-site environments
• Apply architectural plans into operational builds
• Optimize network performance, manage firewall rules, and support infrastructure upgrades
• Troubleshoot and document solutions for internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate across cloud, systems, and cybersecurity teams
• Subject matter expert for business development / proposal efforts

What You Bring:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Networking, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise network implementation and sustainment
• Strong command of switching/routing (Cisco preferred), VLANs, VPNs, ACLs, and firewall technologies
• Familiarity with AWS/Azure networking in high‑side environments
• Experience working with mission systems and secure enclave operations
• Preferred Certs: CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent
• Tools & Platforms (Cross-Applicable): Networking/Virtualization: Cisco UCS, Aruba Controllers, Nutanix Security/Monitoring: Palo Alto, Rapid7, XACTA, Splunk, Snort, Wireshark Database/Ops: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Active Directory, Exchange Forensics/Pen Testing: Encase, FTK, IDAPro, Python Forensics, Metasploit Cloud/Security: AWS Virtualization w/ Palo Alto Direct Connects, Nessus, Web Inspect

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.