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$122k – $253k per year
Location
In office (Sterling)
Seniority
Architect
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 18, 2026. Nightwing scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Nightwing is a US national security contractor headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, that provides cyber operations, technical collection, mission technology, secure communications and cyber defense services to US intelligence and defense agencies. Formed from the former cybersecurity, intelligence and services business of RTX, it carries out reverse engineering, vulnerability research, cyber tool development, managed detection and response and secure network operations. Its openings are mainly for vulnerability researchers and reverse engineers, CNO developers, cyber test engineers, space engineers and software testers, many onsite in Sterling, Annapolis Junction and Arlington.

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 is looking for an accomplished Solutions Architect to join our team of high performing professionals supporting global mission critical cables and memos systems. If you have a strong technical background, have worked as a Solutions Architect on other programs supporting our customer, are an excellent communicator, and enjoy working in a highly collaborative team-based environment, then we want to hear from you.

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

What You Will Get to Do:

  • Conceptualize, develop, communicate and propose solutions that will drive the success of our program.
  • Develop models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development, and provide technical direction related to the implementation of system architecture by other team members.
  • Help to define customer requirements for complex solutions.
  • Work with technical leads and developers to create technical solutions within an established framework.
  • Create and maintain documentation such as architecture diagrams and design specifications.
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Develop strategies for AI integration with existing systems.

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.

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