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Nightwing

<div>Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers&rsquo; 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.<div> 
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers&rsquo; 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. 
 
The DHS&rsquo;s Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT) secures the Nation&rsquo;s cyber and communications infrastructure. HIRT provides DHS&rsquo;s front-line response for cyber incidents and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. Nightwing, as a prime contractor to DHS, performs HIRT investigations to develop a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of breaches. Nightwing provides HIRT remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, Teir 2 and Teir 3 incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based, cloud-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities. Team personnel provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) at Teir 2 and Teir 3 levels along with proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. We are seeking Cyber Threat Hunters to support this critical customer mission. Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Correlate forensic findings to network events in support of developing an intrusion narrative</li><li>Collect and document system state information (e.g. running processes, network connections) prior to imaging, as required</li><li>Perform forensic triage of an incident to include determining scope, urgency and potential impact</li><li>Track and document forensic analysis from initial participation through resolution</li><li>Coordinate with Government staff and customer personnel to validate/investigate alerts or additional preliminary findings</li><li>Conduct analysis of forensic images, and available evidence in support of forensic write-ups for inclusion in reports and written products</li><li>Assist to document and publishing Computer Network Defense (CND) guidance and reports pertaining to incident findings</li></ul>
Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources 
<ul><li>Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts</li><li>Document and escalate incidents (including event's history, status, and potential impact for further action) that may cause ongoing and immediate impact to the environment</li><li>Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack</li><li>Provide daily summary reports of network/host events and activity relevant to cyber defense practices</li><li>Receive and analyze network &amp; host alerts from various sources within the enterprise and determine possible causes of alerts</li><li>Provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities and distinguish these incidents and events from benign activities</li><li>Use cyber defense tools for continual monitoring and analysis of system activity to identify malicious activity</li><li>Analyze identified malicious activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information</li><li>Identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata</li><li>Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic</li><li>Identify network mapping and operating system (OS) fingerprinting/other baselining activities</li><li>Assist in the construction of signatures which can be implemented on cyber defense network tools in response to new or observed threats within the network environment or enclave</li></ul> 
Required Skills/Clearances: 
<ul><li>U.S. Citizenship</li><li>Active TS/SCI clearance</li><li>Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability</li></ul>
- 2+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber defense analysis using leading edge technologies and industry standard cyber defense tools- 
- Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images)- Ability to author cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings- Proficiency with analysis and characterization of cyber attacks- Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages- Understanding of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities- Understanding of proactive analysis of systems and networks 
<ul><li>Able to work collaboratively across physical locations</li><li>Action-oriented and have a proactive approach to problem solving</li></ul>
- Proficiency with common operating systems (e,g, Linux/Unix, Windows) - Experience implementing incident handling methodologies 
Desired Skills: 
Proficiency with One ormore of these EDR Tools; CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Cortex, MS MDE, or Trellix 
Proficiency with two or more of the following tools:- Host forensics software (EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Sleuth Kit/Autopsy)- SIFT- Volatility 
- KAPE- WireShark- Splunk 
- Elastic- Proficiency conducting all-source research. 
Required Education: 
BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma &amp; 5 years of network/host investigations experience. Desired Certifications: (One or More) 
GCFE, GCFA, GCLD, GCPS, GCPN, GWEB, GIRD, GREM, GNFA, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, 
Kubernetes Security Specialist, Microsoft 365 Certifications, Microsoft Azure Certifications, AWS Certifications, SANS Cloud Courses (SEC541, SEC584, SEC588) and Certifications GSEC (SANS401), Network+, Security+, CEH 
 
Arlington, VA 
 
Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we&rsquo;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.</div>
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we&rsquo;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.</div>

Cyber Network Defense Analyst II

<div>Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers&rsquo; 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. 
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we&rsquo;ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. 
About Nightwing 
The Nightwing business provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers&rsquo; 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 CODEX (Cyber Offense and Defense Experts) Solutions bring together an elite team of mission-focused industry experts who are well known for their ability to overcome the most advanced technical challenges. Where pushing the limits of our technical ability is the norm. Occasional failure does not deter us. True innovation comes from trying new things and seeing what works. 
 
Job Summary 
This position is an onsite role. 
Nightwing is looking for interns interested in a career focused on offensive cyber practices as a Vulnerability Researcher. Nightwing&rsquo;s goal is to teach interns offensive cyber practices that they would not encounter in everyday normal curriculum. Ultimately interns at Nightwing learn to analyze systems to understand how they work and how they behave when they break. Candidates must be able to play both sides of the fence, both developing and defeating new and advanced security techniques. Projects are undertaken in small teams inclose coordination with mentors to maximize growth potential. All our engineers write code, but many of our engineers spend as much time reverse engineering and taking systems apart and building new ones. A typical day can involve studying disassembly or writing Python to audit a piece of C++ code. 
Responsibilities to anticipate:<ul><li>
Growth in knowledge of target being researched</li><li>
Regular documentation on research results</li><li>
Evaluation of research results</li><li>
Modifications to research tools and directions</li><li>
Productizing successful research to deliver to a customer</li></ul> 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)</li><li>
Experience reading or writing assembly (x86, x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, SPARC, 68k, or others)</li><li>
Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others)</li><li>
Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR</li><li>
Experience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, HexRays, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or objdump</li><li>
Experience using debuggers such as gdb, WinDbg, OllyDbg</li><li>
Experience building and using tools to find, exploit, and productize vulnerabilities in complex software systems</li><li>
Candidates must be professional, self-starters, possess a positive attitude, and work well with engineering and technician teams</li></ul> 
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
GPA of 3.0+ in a 4.0 grade scale</li><li>
Experience with C or C++</li><li>
Must be enrolled in a Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master's degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) typically Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related area</li><li>
Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume</li></ul> 
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 
 
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At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You&rsquo;ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we&rsquo;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.</div>

Vulnerability Researcher Intern – 2026

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Cyber Network Defense Analyst II

Vulnerability Researcher Intern – 2026