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$122k – $253k per year
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In office (Fort Meade)
Seniority
Senior · 10+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026. Nightwing scores A 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.

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.

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