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About this Senior Network Engineer role at Nightwing

Nightwing · Onsite · Sterling, VA

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.


We’re seeking a skilled Senior Network Engineer to support implementation and sustainment of enterprise network solutions in a high-security environment. If you’re hands-on, collaborative, and comfortable working with mission-enabling systems—this role might be for you.

What You’ll Do:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deploy and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across secure, multi-site environments
  • Apply architectural plans into operational builds
  • Optimize network performance, manage firewall rules, and support infrastructure upgrades
  • Troubleshoot and document solutions for internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborate across cloud, systems, and cybersecurity teams
  • Subject matter expert for business development / proposal efforts

What You Bring:

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Networking, Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise network implementation and sustainment
  • Strong command of switching/routing (Cisco preferred), VLANs, VPNs, ACLs, and firewall technologies
  • Familiarity with AWS/Azure networking in high-side environments
  • Experience working with mission systems and secure enclave operations

Preferred Certs: CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent

Tools & Platforms (Cross-Applicable):

  • Networking/Virtualization: Cisco UCS, Aruba Controllers, Nutanix
  • Security/Monitoring: Palo Alto, Rapid7, XACTA, Splunk, Snort, Wireshark
  • Database/Ops: MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Active Directory, Exchange
  • Forensics/Pen Testing: Encase, FTK, IDAPro, Python Forensics, Metasploit
  • Cloud/Security: AWS Virtualization w/ Palo Alto Direct Connects, Nessus, Web Inspect

Please note, this position is contingent upon award.


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.

$110,950 median $187,500 $193,300

Typical range $123,710–$193,300/yr, from 12 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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