Senior Network Engineer

Sterling, VA, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • Spectrum
  • System Integration
  • Research
  • Surveillance
  • Software Modernization
  • Cloud Computing
  • Business Development
  • Proposal Writing
  • Information Technology
  • Enterprise Networks
  • Switches
  • Routing
  • Cisco
  • VLAN
  • Virtual Private Network
  • Firewall
  • Cisco Certifications
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Network
  • Computer Networking
  • Cisco UCS
  • Aruba
  • XACTA
  • Splunk
  • Snort
  • Wireshark
  • Database
  • MySQL
  • PL/SQL
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • Penetration Testing
  • EnCase
  • Forensic Toolkit
  • Python
  • Forensics
  • Metasploit
  • Cloud Security
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Virtualization
  • Palo Alto
  • Management
  • Nessus
  • INSPECT
  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Innovation
  • Cyber Security

Summary

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.

We're seeking a skilled Senior Network Engineer to support implementation and sustainment of enterprise network solutions in a high-security environment. If you're hands-on, collaborative, and comfortable working with mission-enabling systems-this role might be for you.

What You'll Do:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deploy and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across secure, multi-site environments
  • Apply architectural plans into operational builds
  • Optimize network performance, manage firewall rules, and support infrastructure upgrades
  • Troubleshoot and document solutions for internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborate across cloud, systems, and cybersecurity teams
  • Subject matter expert for business development / proposal efforts

What You Bring:
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Networking, Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise network implementation and sustainment
  • Strong command of switching/routing (Cisco preferred), VLANs, VPNs, ACLs, and firewall technologies
  • Familiarity with AWS/Azure networking in high-side environments
  • Experience working with mission systems and secure enclave operations

Preferred Certs: CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent

Tools & Platforms (Cross-Applicable):
  • Networking/Virtualization: Cisco UCS, Aruba Controllers, Nutanix
  • Security/Monitoring: Palo Alto, Rapid7, XACTA, Splunk, Snort, Wireshark
  • Database/Ops: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Active Directory, Exchange
  • Forensics/Pen Testing: Encase, FTK, IDAPro, Python Forensics, Metasploit
  • Cloud/Security: AWS Virtualization w/ Palo Alto Direct Connects, Nessus, Web Inspect

Please note, this position is contingent upon award.

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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  • Dice Id: 91159926
  • Position Id: 236c23275a048eb330c0db35f1a5092e
  • Posted 30+ days ago
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