SIGINT Operator

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity and intelligence services company is seeking SIGINT Operators in Sterling, Virginia. The role involves conducting technical SIGINT collection to support high-impact national security operations. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor’s Degree or have relevant military experience, possess TS/SCI security clearance, and show strong operational knowledge and skills in SIGINT collection equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly.
• Five years of relevant experience required.
• Direct relevant and military experience can apply in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical SIGINT collection in support of customer operations.
• Support operations critical to National Security.
• Undergo customer specific training required and provided.

Skills

Knowledgeable in Ground or Air SIGINT collection operations

Strong knowledge of SIGINT collection equipment

Proficient with Microsoft Office software

Willingness to learn new skills

Background in SIGINT collection

Experience working in an Operations Center

Technical competency in SIGINT Collection/Analysis/Targeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Military experience

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 has an immediate need for SIGINT Operators in the Washington Metropolitan Area. The Technical Specialists - SIGINT Operators will conduct technical SIGINT collection in support of customer operations. As a member of a highly qualified team, you will be supporting operations that have the highest impact to National Security. Customer specific training is required and provided, as well as on the job training. Work location is in the WMA and involves shift work.

Required Skills:

• Minimum TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Knowledgeable in Ground or Air SIGINT collection operations
• Strong knowledge of SIGINT collection equipment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Military background or equivalent operations experience

Desired Skills

• Willingness and ability to learn new skills
• Background in SIGINT collection
• Experience working in an Operations Center
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a small team
• Technical competency in one of the following fields: SIGINT Collection/Analysis/Targeting, ELINT Collection/Analysis, Electronic Warfare (EW), Cryptologic Linguist, Radio Operations, Cyber Security, Network Engineering/Security, Information Technology (with degree), HAM Operations and certification

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years relevant experience
• Direct relevant and military experience can be applied in lieu of a degree

Applicable Military Job Codes

• Marine: 2600, 2621, 2651, 2631, 2611, 2629
• Army: 35S, 35N, 35P
• Navy: CTR, CTI, CTN, CTT
• Air Force: 1N1, 1N2, 1N3

Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one of employment and must be eligible for crossover.

About Nightwing:

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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.

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.

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