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About this Senior Network Engineer role at Nightwing

Nightwing · Onsite · Annapolis Junction, MD

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.

Performs network services from network design through implementation, maintenance, and upgrading of existing networks. Analyzes design, specifications, and related documents. Performs general LAN/CAN/WAN administration. Schedules conversions and cutovers.

Clearance:

TS/SCI with FSP

The Senior Network Engineer shall possess the following capabilities:

  • Provide input to the design of the organization's network and mission architecture
  • Reports any known or suspected COMSEC incidents immediately
  • Perform configuration, test, deployment, and maintenance to all network equipment. Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components
  • Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools
  • Develops algorithms used in modules or incorporated into models associated with the research and development of technologies and systems
  • Ensures that all material received is inspected for evidence of tampering and, if any is found, submits a report of suspected physical incident immediately.
  • Configure and maintain organization's network diagrams and accreditations
  • Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations
  • Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations
  • Design, integrate, test, and deploy solutions to established network issues
  • Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management
  • Coordinate with appropriate dataflow organizations and end-customer recipients, follow-on data repositories and tasking organizations and mitigate potential adverse impacts on system-wide dataflow
  • Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load­balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation Coordinate with the system engineering and dataflow efforts to ensure proper mission operations to minimize down time
  • Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies
  • Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements
  • Manage, develop work schedules and direct the work of junior level engineers

Qualifications:

Twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support is required. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline is required. A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, thereby reducing the total years of experience to six (6). Five (5) additional years of relevant experience providing Network Engineering support may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

The salary associated with this position $122,000-$253,000  is commensurate with the selected candidate’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.

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’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.

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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How this Network Engineer salary compares

This role pays $187,500/yrin line with the typical range for Network Engineer roles.

$119,370 median $173,300 $200,000

Typical range $128,881–$200,000/yr, from 21 comparable Network Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Network Engineer salary insights →

About Nightwing

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’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’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’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they d

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