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.
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.
Job Summary
Vulnerability Researchers at NightWing CODEX analyze systems to understand how they work and how they behave when they break. Candidates must be able to play both sides of the fence, both developing and defeating new and advanced security techniques. Projects are undertaken in small teams with close coordination with customers. All our engineers write code, but many of our engineers spend as much time taking systems apart as building new ones. A typical day can involve studying disassembly or writing Python to audit a piece of C++ code.
Required Skills
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government TS/SCI Clearance
Experience with C or C++
Experience with Python
BS/MS in technical discipline (Equivalent work experience will be considered)
4 or more of the following desired skills
Desired Skills
Existing U.S. Government DOD TS or TS/SCI Clearance
Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)
Experience reading or writing assembly (x86, x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, SPARC, 68k, or others)
Familiarity with stack frames, calling conventions, and memory management
Experience developing embedded systems
Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others).
Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR
Experience using reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, HexRays, Binary Ninja, or objdump.
Experience using debuggers such as gdb, WinDbg, OllyDbg
Experience building and using tools to find, exploit, and productize vulnerabilities in complex software systems
Utilizing full system emulation for research and analysis
Education Required
BS/MS in technical discipline (Equivalent work experience will be considered)
What We Offer:
Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
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.
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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.
Skills Required
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Government TS/SCI Clearance
- Experience with C or C++
- Experience with Python
- BS/MS in technical discipline
Nightwing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nightwing and has not been reviewed or approved by Nightwing.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for cleared cyber/software roles, with examples of offers notably above prior jobs and senior-level expectations around $180,000–$200,000. Some candidates also report attractive packages that include signing bonuses in certain cases.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are offered, with a planned 2025 package citing better healthcare options than those previously under RTX. This indicates active enhancement of core health benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO and paid holidays are provided, alongside paid parental leave for major family moments. These policies aim to support rest and family needs.
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What We Do
We are the intelligence services company that continually redefines the edge of the possible to keep advancing our national security interests.
