Sr. Systems Network Engineer
Company websitenightwing.com (Nightwing, opens in new tab)
Base salary $122K to $253K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Ft George G Meade, MD +1 more
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- Ft George G Meade, MD
- San Antonio, TX
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.
Experience Level: Senior (Level 3) - Minimum 10 years experience
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph capability
Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX
The Senior System/Network Engineer leads infrastructure design, deployment, and optimization efforts for the unified solution. This position provides technical leadership for complex infrastructure challenges, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and secure. The engineer works closely with development teams to implement cloud-native architectures and optimize system performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement Kubernetes-based infrastructure
- Lead network architecture and security implementations
- Optimize system performance and resource utilization
- Implement advanced monitoring and observability solutions
- Design disaster recovery and high availability solutions
- Lead Infrastructure as Code implementations
- Troubleshoot complex system and network issues
- Mentor junior engineers
- Support security assessments and RMF activities
- Lead infrastructure-related technical discussions
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of system/network engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field (or equivalent substitution)
- Expert knowledge of Kubernetes and container technologies
- Deep understanding of network protocols, routing, and security
- Experience designing multi-cloud infrastructure solutions
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of Linux system administration
- Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)
- Understanding of DoD security requirements and RMF
- Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
- Must be U.S. citizen
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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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Sr. Systems 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 |
Observed changes
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- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-08-24
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Location as the employer wrote it: Ft George G Meade, MD • San Antonio, TX
The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualificatio
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