Sr Software 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 seeking a Software Engineer with Java development experience to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities to include, but not limited to Jira, Jira Align, and Confluence. NightWing supports a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats.

**Responsibilities**:

- Act as the SME for Atlassian tools (Jia, Jira Align, Confluence, etc..).
- Provide recommendations and deploy sustainable architecture throughout multiple environments
- Provide day-to-day operational support activities as well as strategic planning initiatives with Atlassian tools
- Collaborate within Agile Scrum team as a key contributor responsible for converting proprietary vendor code for integration with multiple advanced cybersecurity-oriented capabilities.
- Create interfaces and interaction layers using industry best practices, latest web trends/technologies and associated tools
- Work with customers, testers, and administrators to develop, test, and deploy software builds
- Develop high quality technical documentation, as needed, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items

**Required Skills**:

- U.S. Citizenship
- Active DoD Secret clearance. Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
- 8+ years of software development experience required.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience with Java development and related technologies
- 2+ years of experience with Agile software development
- Experienced in the development lifecycle of supporting and customizing Atlassian tools (Jira, Jira Align, Confluence) to meet the needs & demands of enterprise stakeholders
- Solid understanding and hands-on experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
- Solid understanding and working experience with cloud technologies, i.e. AWS, Azure
- Possesses or quickly develops a comprehensive understanding of Government Information Security policies, regulations, and guidelines
- Must be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations

Desired Skills:

- Technical understanding of account management and user authentication solutions
- Experience with JavaScript, XML and SQL
- Experience and/or familiarity with Continuous Development / Continuous Integration concepts, and tools
- Experience with integrations utilizing cutting-edge and cloud technologies
- Experience working with HSPD-12
- DHS experience

Required Education:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, OR Computer Systems Engineering.

(Eight (8) years of experience (for a total of fourteen (14) or more years) may be substituted for a degree. A Master’s degree in a related discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience. A PhD may substitute for four (4) years of experience)
- Professional experience may be substituted for a degree. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.

Desired Certifications:

- DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Windows/Linux Admin, Cloud SIEM, CISSP, Security+, Network+, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)
- Certifications related to Agile development and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Practitioner (SP) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)

Syndeo: 3327

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 exc