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 Principal Software Engineer (Cyber) with DevSecOps experience to support the design, development, and deployment of advanced cybersecurity capabilities. We have an immediate need for a Prin. Identity and Access Management Engineer to act as the SAFe Product Owner (Cyber) for the Privileged Access Team (PAT) to support the design, development, and deployment of enterprise capability. Responsibilities Include: Collaborating with prospective users and clients to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into product requirements and developing user stories Leading and collaborating within Agile Scrum teams as an Agile Release Train (ART) lead responsible for the integration and maintenance of advanced, cloud-based (AWS, Azure) cybersecurity software capabilities Eliminating impediments and actively addressing issues so that the team can remain focused on achieving the objectives of the Program Increment (PI) Escalating as needed when blocking issues are beyond a team’s authority or require support from other teams Fostering a collaborative team environment through coaching & leading appropriately Develops and deploys automated solutions for the organization to meet its audit and regulatory access management requirements Lead the Identity Access Management efforts with responsibilities ranging from defining and optimizing the platform to troubleshooting and resolving service issues Leading efforts to develop new solutions and processes to mature the platform Working collaboratively with the platform's architect, product teams, IT teams and client solution teams to ensure that identity management, security principals and regulatory requirements are being applied in accordance with our own standards and policies Working with IAM Architect to improve and optimize IAM services Developing applications and processes supporting the multiple functions within IAM Develop and support tools and integrations supporting our governance and audit functions Develop solutions which have a balance across ease of use, performance, and security Gather requirements, document, and assess information for implementing information security policies and standards Develop and present performance reports and metrics Develop and meet performance management requirements Provide technical leadership for an engineering team of cloud security specialists. Required Skills: Must be a U.S. citizen Active Secret clearance. Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance 10+ years of directly relevant experience Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability Expert knowledge of implementing identity and Access Management Solution Experience with experience in IAM for: Design, Configuration and Deployment of Active Directory, IAM and InfoSec tools & technology Experience with implementing Privilege Access Management tools such as CyberArk Experience with AWS IAM and single sign on solutions and protocols. Experience working with identity governance Experience working with HSPD-12 Experience implementing role base access across enterprise Knowledge of Networking concepts (TCP/IP, Firewalls) Excellent written and oral communication skills Desired Skills: Information Security and IT certifications: Cisco, Red Hat, AWS, etc. Experience administering cyber security tools such as Firewalls, SIEM, and PCAP Experience with security log analysis. Experience working on a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) Previous experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) Virtualization technologies, e.g. VMWare, HyperV, etc. Automation and IaC tooling, e.g. Ansible, Terraform, etc. Scripting in Python or Perl “Big Data” Analysis systems, e.g. Splunk, ELK, etc. Understanding of Project Management and SDLC methodologies, especially Agile. Experience with CNAPP Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Software Engineering or a related discipline is required. Desired Certifications: One or more of the following Certifications CompTIA: CASP SANS: GCIH, GCWN, GISF, GISP, GSSP, GICSP, GSSP Carnegie Mellon: SEI ISC2: CCSP, CISSP, CSSLP, SSCP Cisco: CCNP Security, CCIE Security AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect 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: 3415 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. 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.
