Software Engineer - Expert

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC is seeking a senior software engineering leader with TS/SCI clearance and CI Polygraph. The role emphasizes architecture, leadership, and secure, multi-cloud development across cyber operations.

Candidates should bring deep distributed-systems expertise and a track record of guiding complex technical programs. Location: NCR or San Antonio, TX; salary range reflects industry norms for senior engineers with extensive security credentials.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in cyber operations.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent substitution).
• Expert-level knowledge of distributed systems architecture.
• Deep expertise in multiple technology stacks and programming paradigms.]
• Extensive experience with cloud-native development and multi-cloud architectures.
• Advanced understanding of security principles and secure coding practices.
• Proven track record leading complex technical implementations.
• Strong knowledge of offensive cyber operations mission requirements.
• Experience with workflow orchestration and automation platforms.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Must be U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of critical system components.
• Provide technical leadership for complex engineering challenges.
• Establish coding standards and engineering best practices.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Lead integration efforts with external systems and platforms.
• Mentor and oversee work of less senior engineers.
• Participate in technical planning and roadmap development.
• Lead security architecture implementation.
• Support critical production issues requiring deep technical expertise.
• Represent team in technical exchange meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Distributed systems

Cloud-native development

Security principles

Offensive cyber operations

Technical leadership

Automation platforms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related

Tools

Workflow orchestration platforms

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.

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architecture and design of critical system components
• Provide technical leadership for complex engineering challenges
• Establish coding standards and engineering best practices
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting and performance optimization
• Lead integration efforts with external systems and platforms
• Mentor and oversee work of less senior engineers
• Participate in technical planning and roadmap development
• Lead security architecture implementation
• Support critical production issues requiring deep technical expertise
• Represent team in technical exchange meetings with stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 14 years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in cyber operations
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent substitution)
• Expert-level knowledge of distributed systems architecture
• Deep expertise in multiple technology stacks and programming paradigms
• Extensive experience with cloud-native development and multi-cloud architectures
• Advanced understanding of security principles and secure coding practices
• Proven track record leading complex technical implementations
• Strong knowledge of offensive cyber operations mission requirements
• Experience with workflow orchestration and automation platforms
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• Must be U.S. citizen

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.