Telecommunications Specialist/Systems Engineer

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.

THIS IS A SHIFT POSITION (DAY) in the Tysons Corner area. The selected candidate will provide satellite voice/data, landline, telephone, secure and non-secure voice troubleshooting/support to the Sponsor and various government agencies. Supports an Operations Center environment with a focus on incident and event management.  Responsible for operations, technical and security support for 24-hour Crisis Communications. Operate, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot/isolate fault in various communications equipment including; routers, switches, servers, leased line, cryptographic and UHF equipment. Develop and maintain network and system monitoring tools for global communications equities. Use data analytics and data science tools to innovate best practices for situational awareness and predictive monitoring of globally deployed systems. Maintain integrity of multiple high speed data links. On occasion, provide VIP communications support to senior government officials.

Required Skills:

• Experience providing support on a 24/7 rotational basis in all areas of the telecommunications spectrum.
• Knowledge of operations, technical and security of a 24/7 Crisis Communications Facility
• Knowledge of telecommunications software/hardware and monitoring systems
• Familiarity with various communications equipment to include switches, routers, servers, STE, IDNX, leased line, cryptographic and UHF radio equipment.
• Ability to maintain integrity of multiple high-speed data links
• Experience providing VIP communications support to senior government officials
• Ability to handle multiple tasks during emergency situations.

Desired Skills:

• Systems Operations Center / Network Operations Center experience
• Functional experience working with network and data analytics tools such as SPLUNK, Riverbed, StealthWatch, Network Node Manager and HP OpenView.
• Data Science technology, strategies, methods and applications.
• Incident and event management experience
• Rotational schedule experience
• Familiarity with Agency Communications Protocols
• Ability to travel internationally / Experience traveling OCONUS
• Experience supporting executive-level Staff Officers

Additional Requirements:

• Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.
• Years of Experience Required: 4+ years relevant Experience
• Education Level/Major: College/Technical/Sponsor Exp.
• Can Equivalent Experience be Substituted for Educational Requirement (Yes/No): Yes, previous UHF radio and other Customer communications / Field Experience
• Shift Schedule: Typical schedule 5AM – 5PM (3 on 4 off, 4 on 3 off)
• Weapons Certification Required (Yes/No): No
• Professional License or Certification Required (Yes/No) / Type: No
• OCONUS TDY Required: None
• CONUS TDY Required: None

Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one of employment and must be eligible for crossover.

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 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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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.