Information Systems Security 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.

Nightwing is looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support a customer in the Dulles, Virginia area. The ISSE will support a team of talented engineers providing application development and operations and maintenance support to mission critical systems.

What You Will Get to Do:

• Prepare Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documents and procedures.
• Collaborate with program ISSE and other security representatives.
• Support adherence to all aspects of the Information Assurance (IA) program as stipulated by various USG requirements including (but not limited to): Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 and associated NIST publications.
• Support the design, development, implementation, and sustainment of secure government information systems.
• Work closely with system owners, program managers, and security teams to protect mission critical systems from evolving threats.
• Engineer, implement, and maintain security controls for federal information systems in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Develop and maintain system security documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, security architecture diagrams, and continuous monitoring artifacts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that strengthen the customer's security posture.
• Participate in technical reviews, audits, and security walkthroughs.
• Integrate security controls into system development lifecycles and engineering processes.
• Monitor security systems, analyze logs, and respond to security incidents or anomalies.
• Provide security engineering input during design reviews, technical exchanges, and program milestones.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, federal mandates (FISMA, FedRAMP), and customer specific policies.

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

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.