Sr. Offensive Cyber Ops SME

Nightwing; United States; On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing, located in the National Capital Region or San Antonio, TX, seeks a Senior Subject Matter Expert to translate complex mission requirements into implementable features for offensive cyber operations. You will serve as a bridge between operators and development teams to ensure the solution meets critical mission needs.

Responsibilities include analysis, testing, training, approvals, and coordination with stakeholders, plus mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of offensive cyber operations experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent substitution.
• TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• U.S. citizen required.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional development teams.

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.

Skills

OCO operations

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Automation tools

Orchestration tools

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.

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.