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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.
Nightwing is seeking a Senior Security Administrator who will play a critical role in protecting mission-critical systems and sensitive information. This position is designed for an experienced security professional who thrives in high-visibility environments, operates with minimal oversight, and brings deep technical expertise to enterprise security challenges.
** Candidates must have an active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance **
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Lead the design, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide security systems and protocols.</li><li>
Safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems in alignment with federal regulations, agency policies, and industry best practices.</li><li>
Provide expert-level guidance on security policy development, system hardening, vulnerability management, and incident response.</li><li>
Operate independently on mission-critical and high-visibility initiatives, ensuring security objectives are met without compromising performance.</li><li>
Serve as a technical leader by mentoring and overseeing junior staff and coordinating the efforts of personnel assigned to specific security initiatives.</li><li>
Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating complex security requirements into actionable solutions.</li></ul>
Minimum Requirements:<ul><li>
10+ years of hands-on experience performing duties aligned with this role (or an approved qualifying substitution)</li><li>
Current TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance</li><li>
IAT Level II certification compliance (required).</li><li>
Proven ability to lead security efforts in complex, regulated environments.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards, risk management frameworks, and enterprise security architectures.</li><li>
The confidence and expertise to work independently while contributing to a collaborative security team.
</li></ul>Please Note: This position is Contingent Upon Award
Active and transferable Active U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
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.
The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate&rsquo;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.
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>

Senior Security Administrator

<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.
NightWing is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. As part of CISA IT&rsquo;s broader consolidation and modernization strategy, this role directly contributes to the establishment of a centralized patching core team&mdash;a strategic initiative to standardize, streamline, and fortify patch management across multi‑cloud Windows environments. This position plays a key role in enhancing cybersecurity posture, improving operational efficiency, and driving consistent, proactive patching practices across CISA IT systems.
Job Responsibilities:
<ul><li>support the design, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise Windows environments</li><li>
help build a unified, automated patching capability</li><li>
Standardize patch processes across CISA environments</li><li>
Prioritize critical updates aligned with CISA IT cybersecurity objectives</li><li>
Leverage automation to reduce manual effort and increase consistency</li><li>
Support metrics, transparency, and continuous improvement</li><li>
Engineer the design and implementation of standardized patching methodologies across AWS, AZURE, Google Cloud environments</li><li>
Automate patch identification and deployment using tools such as AWS System Manager Patch Manager</li><li>
Prioritize and execute critical updates in alignment with CISA IT Patch Management Guidelines</li><li>
Assist in baseline assessments to identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities</li><li>
Participate in efforts to refine patching workflows, metrics, and operational processes</li><li>
Integrate AWS, AZURE and Google native services to enhance performance, resilience, and scalability of patching and DevOps infrastructure</li><li>
Evaluate and implement AI capabilities to automate patch management processes</li><li>
Contribute to enterprise cloud and DevOps standards, guidelines, and best practices</li><li>
Serve as a central conduit between DOMino teams, government sponsors, and tenants during patching cycles</li><li>
Establish and track metrics such as patch compliance, deployment timelines, and automation achievements</li><li>
Participate in weekly/bi‑weekly reviews to ensure alignment with evolving operational priorities</li><li>
Support iterative improvements based on stakeholder feedback and operational data.</li></ul>
Required Skills:<ul><li>
Must be a US Citizen</li><li>
Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance</li><li>
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability</li><li>
8+ years of applicable, hands-on experience</li><li>
Expertise with Windows Server 2022/2025 and administration.</li><li>
Experience building and securing Windows Servers</li><li>
Experience with Cloud Patch Management Administration</li></ul>
Desired Skills:
<ul><li>AWS, AZURE, Google experience, including understanding of the Well‑Architected Framework; AWS, AZURE or Google Cloud certification preferred</li><li>
Experience with ServiceNow and SharePoint Server</li><li>
Advanced experience with Windows Server 2022/2025</li></ul>
Required Education:<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.</li></ul>
Desired Certifications:<ul><li>
DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II</li><li>
AWS, AZURE or Google Cloud Certification</li></ul>
Syndeo #3511
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>

Systems Administrator (Windows)

<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. 
 
Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to support this critical customer mission. 
 
The CDNA uses information collected from a variety of sources to monitor network activity and analyze it for evidence of suspicious behavior. Monitoring and analysis are performed to identify and report events that occur, or might occur, within the network, in order to protect information, information systems, and networks from threats. Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources</li><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 cyber defense trend analysis and reporting</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 events and activity relevant to cyber defense practices</li><li>Receive and analyze network 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>Validate intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts against network traffic using packet analysis tools</li><li>Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic</li><li>Reconstruct a malicious attack or activity based off network traffic</li><li>Identify network mapping and operating system (OS) fingerprinting 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>
- 8+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber defense analysis using leading edge technologies and industry standard cyber defense tools- 
<ul><li>Experience successfully developing and deploying signatures</li><li>Experience detecting host and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies (e.g., Snort)</li><li>Experience implementing incident handling methodologies</li><li>Experience implementing protocol analyzers</li><li>Experience collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resources</li><li>Experience reading and interpreting signatures (e.g. snort)</li><li>Experience performing packet-level analysis</li><li>Experience conducting trend analysis</li></ul> 
Desired Skills: 
 
<ul><li>Python programming experience</li><li>Strong math and science background</li><li>Experience with Carnegie Mellon SiLK tool suite</li></ul> 
Required Education: 
BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma &amp; 10 years of network investigations experience. Desired Certifications: 
One or more of the following professional certifications: GNFA, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, CASP+, CySA+, PaLMS, FedVTE, GSEC (SANS401), Arcsight (or other SEIM solution), Network+, Security+ 
 
Arlington, VA</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 IV AP

<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>
- 5+ 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: 
<ul><li>Understanding of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS in the Cloud Environment</li></ul>
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; 7-9 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 III

<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. 
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. 
 
Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking an Cyber Network Forensic Analyst to support this critical customer mission. 
 
Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assists the Government lead in coordinating teams in preliminary incident response investigations</li></ul>
- Assists the Government lead with interfacing with the customer while on site- Determines appropriate courses of actions in response to identified and analyses anomalous network activity<ul><li>Assesses network topology and device configurations identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations</li><li>Assists with the writing and publishing of Computer Network Defense guidance and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies</li><li>Collects network intrusion artifacts (e.g., PCAP, domains, URI&rsquo;s, certificates, etc.) and uses discovered data to enable mitigation of potential Computer Network Defense incidents</li><li>Analyzes identified malicious network activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information</li><li>Collects network device integrity data and analyze for signs of tampering or compromise</li><li>Assists with real-time CND incident handling (i.e., forensic collections, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and advising on system remediation) tasks to support onsite engagements</li></ul>
Required Skills:<ul><li>U.S. Citizenship</li><li>Must have an active TS/SCI clearance</li><li>Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability</li><li>8+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations</li><li>In depth knowledge of CND policies, procedures and regulations</li><li>In depth knowledge of TCP/IP protocols</li><li>In depth knowledge of standard protocols &ndash; ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB, NFS, etc.</li><li>In depth knowledge and experience of Wifi networking</li></ul>
- In depth knowledge and experience of network topologies - DMZ&rsquo;s, WAN&rsquo;s, etc.
- Substantial knowledge of Splunk (or other SIEM&rsquo;s)- Understanding of MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&amp;CK)<ul><li>Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations</li><li>Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and general attack stages with respect to network security architecture</li><li>Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources</li><li>Ability to identify and analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata</li><li>Experience with reconstructing a malicious attack or activity based on network traffic</li><li>Experience examining network topologies to understand data flows through the network</li><li>Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations</li></ul>
Desired Skills:<ul><li>Substantial knowledge of network device integrity concepts and methodologies</li><li>Proficiency with network analysis software (e.g. Wireshark)</li><li>Proficiency with carving and extracting information from PCAP data</li><li>Proficiency with non-traditional network traffic (e.g. Command and Control)</li><li>Proficiency with preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards</li><li>Proficiency with designing cyber security systems and environments in a Linux and/or Windows environment</li><li>Proficiency with virtualized environments</li></ul>
Required Education:
BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma &amp; 10+ years of network investigations experience.
Desired Certifications:
- DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst- DoD 8140.01 GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder
- DoD 8140.01 CEH, CSSP Analyst- SANS GIAC GNFA preferred 
 
This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award. 
 
Arlington, VA 
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 Forensic Analyst IV

<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. 
 
Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to support this critical customer mission. 
 
The CDNA uses information collected from a variety of sources to monitor network activity and analyze it for evidence of suspicious behavior. Monitoring and analysis are performed to identify and report events that occur, or might occur, within the network, in order to protect information, information systems, and networks from threats. Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources</li><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 cyber defense trend analysis and reporting</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 events and activity relevant to cyber defense practices</li><li>Receive and analyze network 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>Validate intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts against network traffic using packet analysis tools</li><li>Identify applications and operating systems of a network device based on network traffic</li><li>Reconstruct a malicious attack or activity based off network traffic</li><li>Identify network mapping and operating system (OS) fingerprinting 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>
- 5+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber defense analysis using leading edge technologies and industry standard cyber defense tools- 
<ul><li>Experience successfully developing and deploying signatures</li><li>Experience detecting host and network-based intrusions via intrusion detection technologies (e.g., Snort)</li><li>Experience implementing incident handling methodologies</li><li>Experience implementing protocol analyzers</li><li>Experience collecting data from a variety of cyber defense resources</li><li>Experience reading and interpreting signatures (e.g. snort)</li><li>Experience performing packet-level analysis</li><li>Experience conducting trend analysis</li></ul> 
Desired Skills: 
 
<ul><li>Python programming experience</li><li>Strong math and science background</li><li>Experience with Carnegie Mellon SiLK tool suite</li></ul> 
Required Education: 
BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma &amp; 7+ years of network investigations experience. Desired Certifications: 
One or more of the following professional certifications: GNFA, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC, CASP+, CySA+, PaLMS, FedVTE, GSEC (SANS401), Arcsight (or other SEIM solution), Network+, Security+ 
 
Arlington, VA</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.
The DHS&rsquo;s Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT) secures the nation&rsquo;s infrastructure. HIRT provides DHS&rsquo;s front-line response for cyber incidents and proactive hunting for malicious cyber activity. Nightwing provides support for on and offsite incident response to Government agencies and critical infrastructure owners who experience cyber-attacks. Nightwing provides HIRT advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation, using host and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities. Personnel perform investigations to characterize the level of severity of breaches and develop mitigation/remediation plans. Nightwing is seeking Incident Response Experts to support this critical customer mission.
This position will require physical presence in the National Capital Region (NCR) for at least 1 week for training and orientation. Subsequent work will be primarily supported outside the NCR.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>Serves as hunt and incident response subject matter expert (SME), possessing in-depth knowledge on subjects relating to the conduct, activities, or operation of NCCIC HIRT in a surge capacity</li><li>Distills analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports</li><li>Provide expert support, analysis, and research with only broad direction into exceptionally complex problems and processes relating to the subject matter as it relates to hunt and incident response activities</li><li>Serves as technical expert on high-level incident response teams providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives</li><li>Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of an assignment or task at hand</li><li>Independently develops technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity</li><li>Guides the completion of hunt and incident response activities</li></ul>
Required Skills:<ul><li>U.S. Citizenship</li><li>Must have an active TS/SCI clearance</li><li>Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability</li><li>8+ years of directly relevant experience in the area of expertise</li><li>Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation [script kiddies], second generation [non nation-state sponsored], and third generation [nation-state sponsored])</li></ul>
- Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return- oriented attacks, and malicious code)<ul><li>Must be able to travel domestically on short notice</li><li>Ability to think independently</li><li>Demonstrates superior written and oral communication skills</li><li>Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations</li><li>Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages</li><li>Understanding of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities</li><li>Understanding of proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources</li><li>Proficiency with common operating systems (e,g, Linux/Unix, Windows)</li></ul> 
Desired Skills:<ul><li>Experience leading and mentoring technical teams</li><li>Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures and regulations</li><li>Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation [script kiddies], second generation [non nation-state sponsored], and third generation [nation-state sponsored])</li></ul>
- Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return- oriented attacks, and malicious code)<ul><li>WireShark</li><li>Splunk</li><li>Snort</li></ul> 
Required Education: 
BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma &amp; 10+ years of technical experience in the area of expertise.
Desired Certifications: One or more<ul><li>DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst</li><li>DoD 8140.01 GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder</li><li>DoD 8140.01 CEH, CSSP Analyst</li><li>SANS GIAC GNFA preferred</li><li>SANS GRID, GICSP, or GCIP a plus</li></ul>
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>

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