• Lead Network Engineer

    Nightwing (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.

     

    Nightwing is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to support onsite in McLean, VA.

    Responsibilities:

    Assist the Systems Administrators as assigned by the Lead System Administrator.

     

    Assist the Lead, Network Engineer in developing and implementing IT/network plans.

     

    Manages network operations using simple network management protocol (SNMP) network management tools.

     

    Diagnoses and troubleshoots network problems with network protocol capture/decode analyzers.

     

    Planning and building networks from open systems interconnect (OSI) Layer 1 through Layer 3.

     

    Manages TCP/IP internetworking connectivity to include addressing and subletting.

     

    Monitoring network as defined in the network-monitoring plan.

     

    Installing, configuring, updating, and documenting the physical cable plant.

     

    Installing, configuring, and managing networking hardware (switches, bridges, hubs, concentrators, transceivers).

     

    Installing, configuring, and managing network security (firewalls, P, blocking).

     

    Configuring and managing virtual private networks (VPNs).

     

    Serving as the primary point of contact for network engineers from the Office of the CIO and other IT organizations external to the CAC laboratory.

    Requirements

    Current TS/SCI with Poly Clearance

     

    Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering mathematics, and six (6) years of experience.

     

    Eight (8) years of experience for a total of fourteen (14) years equivalent experience can be substituted for a degree.

     

    Six (6) years' experience with Cisco Catalyst switches and other Cisco network hardware.

     

    Seven (7) years intelligence community experience as a network engineer or network administrator.

     

    _At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’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._