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.
This position is CONTINGENT upon funding, an open position, customer approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain our customer's sensitive clearance.
Our client, the Postal Service CISO organization, is seeking to hire an
Automation Specialist to join our dynamic team. The focus of the position is heavily on Automation skills and not Artificial Intelligence.
Our customer is looking for someone that can perform automation using their (Postal Services') current tools (MS Power Tools, Splunk, Databricks, SharePoint, Okta, ServiceNow, etc...) in order to automate audit requests and reports for the CISO Compliance team. Currently they utilize Excel for everything, and he is looking for someone to help build out capabilities to automate and combine data sets to query for the Compliance team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing AI-driven systems to automate complex business processes using Postal tools. This includes (Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML), and Natural Language Processing (NLP). The role demands experience in system architecture, workflow design, writing code/scripts, and building processes using Postal tools in a hybrid on-prem Windows/Unix/Linux and cloud-based environment. Candidates must be able to collaborate across CISO Security, and CIO teams to automate workflows, ensure data integrity, data accuracy, and support mission-critical operations.
Experience with AI/ML libraries, low-code/no-code tools, cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure), Microsoft Power Tools, Splunk, Databricks, SharePoint, Okta automation, ServiceNow, and an RPA platform is required. Occasional off-hours or weekend efforts may be needed for automation implementation, maintenance, upgrades, and support may be required.
REQUIRED :
- Work Experience: 5+ years with 2+ years hands-on performing data automation.
- Automation Development: Hands on experience with data automation to generate audit requests and reports using Postal Service tools (MS Power Tools, Splunk, Databricks, SharePoint, Okta, ServiceNow, etc...).
- Programming: Proficiency in scripting, Python, Java, and/or R.
- Technology Stack: Experience with AI/ML libraries, low-code/no-code tools, Microsoft Power Tools, Splunk, Databricks, SharePoint, Okta automation, ServiceNow ticket generation, cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure), and an RPA (Robotic Process Automation) platform.
- Data Analysis: Ability to analyze large datasets, leveraging multiple tools, to uncover patterns for process optimization. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex data ingestion and parsing issues.
- Process Management: Knowledge of Business Process Management (BPM) and workflow optimization.
- Security Experience: Exposure to network security or cybersecurity
- U.S. citizenship is required and the ability to obtain a clearance
Key Responsibilities- Solution Design & Development: Create, configure, and deploy automated systems combining AI, machine learning, RPA bots, Microsoft Power Tools, Databricks, and Splunk.
- Process Analysis: Understand and analyze repetitive, time-consuming business processes to determine recommended automation solution using Postal tools.
- Technical Implementation: Write and update code, build custom scripts, integrate AI models into existing infrastructure like Splunk, Databricks, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Power Tools.
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Monitor and optimize automation performance, troubleshoot errors, and ensure system scalability.
Collaboration: Work with IT and CISO stakeholders to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and align automation with organizational goals.
Work Location: Remote
Desired Certifications (one or more desired): DOD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level II; CISSP
Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, IT, or a related field and 5 years of work experience is required. In lieu of a degree, 10 years of equivalent work experience may be considered.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
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.
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.
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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