Systems Integrator-Testing Integration

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.

Nightwing is seeking a cleared and experienced Systems Integrator/Referent in the McLean area. The role serves as the primary liaison between customer mission support entities and works independently with a team of experienced officers to track communications, coordinate readiness, update Sharepoint, submit travel requests, and provide periodic briefings on equipment readiness.

• Serve as primary liaison between Customer mission support entities.
• Work independently and with a team of experienced officers to track communications and disseminate items requiring attention and coordination.
• Assist in addressing readiness issues impacting the client mission.
• Continuously update the client Sharepoint site and other applicable database activities.
• Submit requests for travel and provide necessary support to begin work.
• Provide periodic briefings on the status of efforts to improve readiness in the field (equipment orders/shipments).
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, including Cisco and Juniper routers, firewalls, and switches.
• Use test equipment such as JDSU FST-2802, cable eye tester, multi‑meter, Firebird 6000A, and Digital Lightwave.
• Upgrade and downgrade telecommunications devices using TFTP, FTP, and terminal emulator programs.
• Implement test plans for bench test and system test of equipment and components.
• Interpret interconnect (IC) drawings and wiring schematics of equipment and cables.
• Fabricate and run CAT6 cables and other data cables.
• Maintain knowledge of basic safety practices.

• Knowledge of Customer OCONUS environment.
• Experience coordinating travel, medical, and training for resources traveling to OCONUS field environments.
• Knowledge of accessing, using, and manipulating client databases (assign actions, respond to messages, create and post messages).
• General knowledge and familiarity of field activities and how the client supports these activities (policies, procedures, organization).
• Extensive knowledge of client communication and messaging systems.
• Knowledge of client systems to submit and track supply and equipment orders.
• Understanding of general field IT issues and the project management process.
• Ability to perform calendar management for client leadership (serve as backup when MS is out).
• Knowledge of client mission areas (specifically operations).
• Knowledge of client directorates and their areas of focus.
• Experience setting up meetings, creating agendas, arranging off‑sites, and taking/publishing professional meeting minutes.
• Experience ordering and shipping materials domestically and internationally.
• Knowledge and demonstrated use of MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access).
• Working level knowledge of web products, including SharePoint (user level), wikis, and databases.
• Desired:
  Experience as a Senior Operations and Technical Manager.
• Desired:
  Experience with domestic and overseas IT, telecommunications, and security.
• Desired:
  Knowledge of field communications.
• Desired: OCONUS travel experience.
• Additional Technical and Specialty Training/ Certifications.

• Work location:
  
  Fairfax.
• Hours per week: 40.
• Position mapping:
  Systems Engineer / Systems Integrator (EIT).
• Skill level:
  Expert.

• Required clearance: TS/SCI with full scope polygraph.
• OCONUS TDY up to 10% (including hazard areas).
• CONUS TDY up to 10% as required.

• Years of experience required: 11+.
• Education:
  
  High School Education (Equal substitution not allowed).
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in technical field or communications (substitution allowed).

• Not required for hire, but must be willing and capable of becoming certified.

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.