Technical Collections Engineer-Clearance Sponsorship Available

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC

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Sterling, VA Until 8/21/2026 1+ years exp First posted May 12, 2026 Last posted May 12, 2026
Job description

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 Technical Collections Engineer/Analyst to support the missions and operations team.  The qualified candidate is versed in telecommunications technology, Wi-Fi network operations analysis, CDMA, UMTS, LTE and RF collection.  In addition, the candidate possess experience as a systems administrator to troubleshoot and identify technical issues in order to optimize system performance.  As a member of this highly qualified team, the right candidate will support systems administration and signals collection.     

 

CLEARANCE LEVEL-Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph. Clearance sponsorship

 

 

Required Skills  

  • Protocol analysis, signals analysis, network troubleshooting, network traffic characterization, and network security and analysis   

  • Technical competency in one of the following:  

  • Signals collection/analysis/protocol  

  • Network Engineering/Security  

  • Excellent communication skills  

  • Willingness and ability to learn new skills  

Desired Skills  

  • Broad knowledge of hardware maintenance and care, system administration, knowledge of automation technologies, and scripting  

  • Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols  

  • Demonstrated experience providing system maintenance and health monitoring  

  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Virtual Machines  

  • Prior experience as a military Signal Collections Analyst or SIGINT Analyst  

  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a small team  

  

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree desired with 1-2 years relevant experience  

• Direct relevant military experience can be applied in lieu of a degree 

 


Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($64,000-$128,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.


Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.


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.

 

About this role

Summary

Support signals collection, system administration, network analysis, and cybersecurity tasks.

Job title

Technical Collections Engineer-Analyst

Experience level

1-2 years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

cybersecurity

Location requirements

Sterling, VA; remote work not specified

Salary

$64k–$128k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

protocol analysissignals analysisnetwork troubleshootingnetwork securitysystem administration

Preferred skills

hardware maintenanceautomation technologiesscriptingTCP/IPLinux

Specializations

signals analysisnetwork troubleshootingsystem administrationRF collectionprotocol analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sterling, VA, USA

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