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Dept of Homeland Security
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Security
Sterling, VA (On-Site/Office)
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 supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer to support this critical customer mission.
Responsibilities:
Assisting technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments
Establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives
Assisting in direction and control activities, having overall responsibility for security management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met
Participating in client negotiations and interfacing with senior management
Supporting decision making and domain knowledge that may have a critical impact on overall project implementation
Providing support to plan, coordinate, and implement a cybersecurity lab's information security
Providing support for facilitating and helping the lab identify its current security infrastructure and define future programs, design and implementation of security related to lab systems
Assisting the efforts of security staff to design, develop, engineer and implement solutions to security requirements
Implementing and development of the DHS IT security standards
Gathering and organizing technical information about the lab's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs
Performing risk analyses which also includes risk assessment
Planning and leading major technology assignments
Evaluating performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success
Functioning as a cyber technical expert across multiple project assignments
Required Skills:
U.S. Citizenship
Must have an active Top Secret clearance
Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
5+ years of directly relevant experience in information security management
Experience working on multiple complex assignments which are broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks
Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments
Knowledge of Computer Network Defense (CND) policies, procedures & regulations
Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and network security architecture
Knowledge of boundary protection and enclaving
Knowledge of authentication and access management techniques
Experience with three or more of the following:
Understanding of business security practices and procedures
Working with current state of the art security tools
Implementing security controls for hardware and software
Encryption techniques and tools
Application of security practices in a cyber lab environment
Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations
Desired Skills:
Experience leading and mentoring technical teams
Experience with Xacta and CSAM
Experience with Splunk, Tenable SC and End Game
Experience with Net App
Required Education:
BS Information Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related degree. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.
Desired Certifications:
DoD 8140.01 IAT Level III, CISSP, CISM, CASP, Linux +
Arlington, VA
#CISJobs
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 is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer to support this critical customer mission.
Responsibilities:
Assisting technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments
Establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives
Assisting in direction and control activities, having overall responsibility for security management, methods, and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met
Participating in client negotiations and interfacing with senior management
Supporting decision making and domain knowledge that may have a critical impact on overall project implementation
Providing support to plan, coordinate, and implement a cybersecurity lab's information security
Providing support for facilitating and helping the lab identify its current security infrastructure and define future programs, design and implementation of security related to lab systems
Assisting the efforts of security staff to design, develop, engineer and implement solutions to security requirements
Implementing and development of the DHS IT security standards
Gathering and organizing technical information about the lab's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs
Performing risk analyses which also includes risk assessment
Planning and leading major technology assignments
Evaluating performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success
Functioning as a cyber technical expert across multiple project assignments
Required Skills:
U.S. Citizenship
Must have an active Top Secret clearance
Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
5+ years of directly relevant experience in information security management
Experience working on multiple complex assignments which are broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks
Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments
Knowledge of Computer Network Defense (CND) policies, procedures & regulations
Knowledge of defense-in-depth principles and network security architecture
Knowledge of boundary protection and enclaving
Knowledge of authentication and access management techniques
Experience with three or more of the following:
Understanding of business security practices and procedures
Working with current state of the art security tools
Implementing security controls for hardware and software
Encryption techniques and tools
Application of security practices in a cyber lab environment
Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations
Desired Skills:
Experience leading and mentoring technical teams
Experience with Xacta and CSAM
Experience with Splunk, Tenable SC and End Game
Experience with Net App
Required Education:
BS Information Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related degree. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.
Desired Certifications:
DoD 8140.01 IAT Level III, CISSP, CISM, CASP, Linux +
Arlington, VA
#CISJobs
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.
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