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Application Developer- (Senior)

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2026

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.

Applications Developer - Senior

Nightwing is currently seeking a Senior Application Developer with a focus on a DevOps discipline in Herndon, VA, to work on a suite of services that will supply users with tools to automate a wide range of enterprise-wide applications and data-centric mission management applications. The candidate will assist teams in designing, building, testing, and deploying changes to existing software. Enhance the company’s IT infrastructure security protocols. Identify manual processes that can be automated. Provide recommendations for the organization’s entire IT infrastructure to make changes and improvements. Maintain and improve the company’s cloud infrastructure Development will take place iteratively using an Agile development methodology, with input from all levels of stakeholders. The candidate must have the ability to communicate with project team members, the user community, and leadership to assess changes and demonstrate iterative progress. This position will include a variety of activities, including:

  • Performing Server upgrades & security patch maintenance on AWS C2S and standalone servers
  • Familiarization with implementing Rapid7 scans into Greenlight for system security reviews and vulnerability assessments with the Rapid7 audit and policy scanning tool
  • Maintain multiple webpages on the Confluence platform featuring images, installations, and troubleshooting using administrative permissions.
  • Installation and configuration of AWS EC2 solutions ensuring scalability and security
  • Deliver system troubleshooting and escalations in support of enterprise-level data centers and Authority to Operate (ATO) assessments

Mandatory Skills:

  • Operating System: Sun Solaris, HP/OpenView, Windows, Linux
  • Tools: CISCO AppDynamics
  • Red Hat System Administration 1 – Enterprise Linux 6
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Optional:

  • CompTIA Security

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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