Nightwing
Software Developer
Nightwing, Hamilton, Virginia, United States, 22068
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, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
This position is CONTINGENT upon funding, an open position, customer approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and successful TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance crossover.
TS/SCI with Polygraph required Day 1
Nightwing is seeking an Applications Developer to support applications development, Operations and Maintenance, and testing of a global communications network deployment applications. The ideal candidate will help promote state-of-the-art comms network design, development, and operations, collaborating with IT mission partners to share technology and lessons learned and ensure COMSEC requirements are included in the early design stages of IT solutions across the Intelligence Community. Additionally, this individual will work in concert with the customer technical interfaces to ensure future network deployments are in line with the plans for the overall customer architecture.
Required Skills:
Minimum 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors Degree or 10 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience dealing with customers
Must have experience developing global communications applications
Must possess "people skills"
Must have experience developing scalable applications deployed on stationary and mobile devices
Must have experience developing applications to support the facilitation of data between on-prem and cloud based devices
Experience with application frameworks (Spring Boot, NodeJS-NestJS); Experience developing applications with the Node.js framework
Hands on experience with cloud technology (AWS / C2S)
Experience with web services (REST) and service oriented architecture (SOA) – Spring Boot, Tomcat
Experience with relational databases (ex - Oracle / Postgres)
Experience with interacting in a Linux environment (ex - Bash scripting, VI)
Ability to work well with others as well as independently (MUST leave ego at the door)
Ability to work well in a constantly evolving, fast paced work environment
Experience in an Agile environment
Experience with Industry Standard Security Practices, Regulations, and Guidelines:
NSI/NIST-ITL 1-2011 Update:2015
NIST SP 800
NIST SP 500
FISMA
ICD 503
CONUS/OCONUS Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
Qualifications We Value:
Typically requires Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of solving complex problems, sharing knowledge and documenting work
Experience with SWCM tools
Experience with scripting programming languages (i.e., Perl, Kshell, batch, Python, Ruby, Jenkins, or Chef)
Experience with Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) concepts
Database / SWCM tool administration experience
Proven experience with configuration management concepts and implementation
Experience with software industry best practices such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI)
Work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1
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.
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.
Nightwing, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
This position is CONTINGENT upon funding, an open position, customer approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and successful TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance crossover.
TS/SCI with Polygraph required Day 1
Nightwing is seeking an Applications Developer to support applications development, Operations and Maintenance, and testing of a global communications network deployment applications. The ideal candidate will help promote state-of-the-art comms network design, development, and operations, collaborating with IT mission partners to share technology and lessons learned and ensure COMSEC requirements are included in the early design stages of IT solutions across the Intelligence Community. Additionally, this individual will work in concert with the customer technical interfaces to ensure future network deployments are in line with the plans for the overall customer architecture.
Required Skills:
Minimum 5 years of related experience with a Bachelors Degree or 10 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience dealing with customers
Must have experience developing global communications applications
Must possess "people skills"
Must have experience developing scalable applications deployed on stationary and mobile devices
Must have experience developing applications to support the facilitation of data between on-prem and cloud based devices
Experience with application frameworks (Spring Boot, NodeJS-NestJS); Experience developing applications with the Node.js framework
Hands on experience with cloud technology (AWS / C2S)
Experience with web services (REST) and service oriented architecture (SOA) – Spring Boot, Tomcat
Experience with relational databases (ex - Oracle / Postgres)
Experience with interacting in a Linux environment (ex - Bash scripting, VI)
Ability to work well with others as well as independently (MUST leave ego at the door)
Ability to work well in a constantly evolving, fast paced work environment
Experience in an Agile environment
Experience with Industry Standard Security Practices, Regulations, and Guidelines:
NSI/NIST-ITL 1-2011 Update:2015
NIST SP 800
NIST SP 500
FISMA
ICD 503
CONUS/OCONUS Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
Qualifications We Value:
Typically requires Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Capable of solving complex problems, sharing knowledge and documenting work
Experience with SWCM tools
Experience with scripting programming languages (i.e., Perl, Kshell, batch, Python, Ruby, Jenkins, or Chef)
Experience with Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) concepts
Database / SWCM tool administration experience
Proven experience with configuration management concepts and implementation
Experience with software industry best practices such as Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI)
Work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1
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.
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.