Network Engineer Security Clearance

Network Engineer

Location:

Sterling, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI Poly. This position is contingent upon contract award.

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.

• Engineer, install, operate, and maintain WAN/MAN/LAN network interfaces, datacenter network, and other communication systems.
• Work with leadership, Platform and Operations Teams, and Mission Partners to design and integrate network segmentation, load balancing, interface controls, and cloud networking.
• Perform operational and maintenance activities including performance testing, network/Cloud troubleshooting and tuning.
• Utilize network/satellite monitoring tools and scripts to analyze communications links, identify architecture or provider issues, and resolve performance problems.
• Compose technical documents such as design, deployment, system specifications, baseline updates, user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, reports, network maps, and communications architecture.
• Continuously assess new technologies and best practices (e.g., Software Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV)) for innovative technical insertion.
• Prepare technical proposals for presentation to sponsor engineering review boards prior to adding new technologies.
• Provide design, development, and integration support to Platform and Operations teams.
• Plan network configurations for integration into the existing network, ensuring effective integration and optimal performance.
• Operate and maintain network hardware and software, troubleshoot issues, and provide technical support to users and IT operations.

• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, and network security protocols.
• Knowledge of network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), operating systems, and network management tools.
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to diagnose and resolve network issues.
• Communication and documentation skills for conveying technical information and documenting network configurations.

• Familiarity with cloud networking services and technologies.
• Expertise in network security best practices and tools.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automating network tasks.
• Experience with wireless networking design and implementation.
• Ability to analyze network performance and implement optimization strategies.

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• CompTIA Network+
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Certified Network Defender (CND)

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.