Senior Security Administrator, TS/SCI CI Poly

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC in Maryland is seeking a Senior Security Administrator to protect mission-critical systems and sensitive information. The role demands an experienced security professional who thrives in high-visibility environments, operates with minimal oversight, and brings deep technical expertise to enterprise security challenges.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance and IAT Level II certification, with the ability to lead security initiatives and mentor junior

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience performing duties aligned with this role (or an approved qualifying substitution).
• Current TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance.
• IAT Level II certification compliance (required).
• Proven ability to lead security efforts in complex, regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards, risk management frameworks, and enterprise security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide security systems and protocols.
• Safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems in alignment with federal regulations, agency policies, and industry best practices.
• Provide expert-level guidance on security policy development, system hardening, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Operate independently on mission-critical and high-visibility initiatives, ensuring security objectives are met without compromising performance.
• Serve as a technical leader by mentoring and overseeing junior staff and coordinating the efforts of personnel assigned to specific security initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating complex security requirements into actionable solutions.

Skills

Security leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cybersecurity frameworks

Job description

Nightwing Technologies, LLC in Maryland is seeking a Senior Security Administrator to protect mission-critical systems and sensitive information. The role demands an experienced security professional who thrives in high-visibility environments, operates with minimal oversight, and brings deep technical expertise to enterprise security challenges.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance and IAT Level II certification, with the ability to lead security initiatives and mentor junior