Sr. Offensive Cyber Ops SME

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

Job summary

Nightwing seeks a Senior Subject Matter Expert to translate complex offensive cyber operation requirements into actionable features. You will align operational users with development teams to deliver secure, scalable cyber capabilities across national missions.

The role requires 10+ years in OCO, a TS/SCI with CI Poly, and a US citizenship. Expect leadership in planning, testing, training, and onboarding within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in offensive cyber operations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Deep expertise in OCO missions, tools, and methodologies
• Experience defining operational requirements for software systems
• Strong automation and orchestration in cyber operations
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Experience working with cross-functional development teams
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly
• Must be U.S. citizen

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and decomposition of operational requirements
• Lead mission workflow implementation guidance
• Validate feature implementations against operational needs
• Lead user acceptance testing and validation efforts
• Develop training programs and materials
• Conduct operational assessments and recommendations
• Support PI Planning with context and priorities
• Lead demonstrations to operational stakeholders
• Mentor junior SMEs and development team members
• Support deployment and user onboarding activities

Skills

OCO experience

Cross-functional work

Agile methodologies

Automation in cyber ops

Excellent communication

Mentoring/leadership

Software requirements

US citizenship

TS/SCI CI Poly

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OCO tools

Job description

Ft George G Meade, MD

San Antonio, TX

Full time

JR102008

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.

Experience Level: Senior (Level 3) - Minimum 10 years experience

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

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

The Senior Subject Matter Expert provides advanced operational expertise, leading the translation of complex mission requirements into implementable features. This position serves as a key liaison between operational users and development teams, ensuring the unified solution meets the sophisticated needs of offensive cyber operations across multiple mission types.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operational requirements analysis and decomposition

• Provide strategic guidance on mission workflow implementation

• Validate feature implementations against operational needs

• Lead user acceptance testing and validation efforts

• Develop comprehensive training programs and materials

• Conduct operational assessments and provide recommendations

• Support PI Planning with operational context and priorities

• Lead demonstrations to operational stakeholders

• Mentor junior SMEs and development team members

• Support deployment and user onboarding activities

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in offensive cyber operations

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent substitution)

• Deep expertise in OCO missions, tools, and methodologies

• Experience defining operational requirements for software systems

• Strong understanding of automation and orchestration in cyber operations

• Excellent communication and training skills

• Experience working with cross-functional development teams

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly

• 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.

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.