Data Flow Engineer / Information Systems Technologist II (clearance required)

Date Posted:

2024-07-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA552: 22750 Ladbrook Drive, Dulles 22750 Ladbrook Drive Building 9, Sterling, VA, 20166 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

Nightwing is seeking to hire an experienced Data Flow Engineer to develop data and file transfer mechanisms.  The engineer will collaborate with team members to develop and deploy distributed network architectures, create network diagrams, recommend hardware and software solutions, and implement network monitoring.  The engineer will assist the design and deployment of new distributed networks and modernization of existing networks. 

The engineer will be expected to work alone or with small teams, interacting directly with installers and end users in a fast-paced dynamic environment.  Flexibility is essential and the engineer must be willing to work on a wide variety of tasks, either leveraging experience or learning new technologies quickly.  The data flow engineer will develop and occasionally present well-written reports.

*All candidates need to have an active TS/SCI with FS Poly security clearance

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• An active TS/SCI with FS Polygraph is required
• Must have 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similar field of study
• Minimum two years of experience administering Linux and Microsoft Windows server and desktop operating systems
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting on a small to medium-sized network
• Understanding of network security practices
• Experience implementing virtual environments
• Experience creating, maintaining, and updating network documentation, diagrams and security documentation
• Five years of experience in data flow operations
• Experience in networking, network architecture, OSI model, protocols and concepts to include VPN, firewalls, gateways, TCP/IP, DNS, FTP, SFTP, SSH, and IPSEC
• Experience conducting system integration of mission systems for field deployment and testing

Desired Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of virtualization platforms and technologies (VMware)
• Writing and maintaining PowerShell scripts
• SQL and one or more shell scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Perl, etc.)
• Microsoft SQL Server database administration
• Small to medium network design and implementation
• Cisco network device administration (e.g. ISRs, Catalyst switches, ASA/FirePower, etc.)
• Microsoft Visio
• Amazon Web Services
• Administering Microsoft SCCM, WDS and WSUS severs
• Professional certification(s) (CompTIA, Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, etc.)
• Able to lift and carry test equipment, network and computer devices up to 40 lbs.
• Communications Security (COMSEC)
• Information Security (INFOSEC)
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar field of study

An active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Required Education and Experience:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

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 p