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Senior Network Engineer

Nightwing

Company websitenightwing.com (Nightwing, opens in new tab)

Base salary $122K  to $253K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Sterling, VA +1 more

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  • LocationSterling, VA +1 more
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (4 min ago) · observed since
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  • Sterling, VA
  • Herndon, VA

About this job

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.

 

Source: Nightwing on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

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This range next to 6 other live Nightwing roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Senior Network Engineer (this listing)$122K - $253K
Windows Kernel Developer$122K - $253K
Software Engineer 3$122K - $253K
Windows Vulnerability Research$122K - $253K
Senior Program / Product Manager$122K - $253K
Systems Engineer/Technical Project Manager$122K - $253K
Cyber Host Forensic Analyst IV$122K - $253K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Nightwing roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-07-13
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Location as the employer wrote it: Sterling, VA • Herndon, VA

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

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