Applications Developer

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 cleared and experienced Applications Developer in support of USG in the Herndon area.

• Analyzes functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities
• Develops codes, tests, and debugs new software or enhancements to existing software
• Performs maintenance on existing software products and contributes knowledge of business applications
• Writes programs according to specifications needed.
• Works with technical staff to understand problems had with software and then resolve them
• Resolves customer complaints and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements
• Develops block diagrams and logic flow charts
• Provides technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met
• Software version control baseline documentation
• Develop project schedules, timelines
• Leverage experience across the Center, Group and external offices
• Coordinate with Customer’s security elements for Project Certification and Accreditation
• Experience with VPN technologies and protocols including IPSEC and SSL
• Experience in authoring documents (reports, briefings, etc,) to support customer missions.
• Communicates with staff or clients to understand specific systems requirements
• Provides advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes
• Trains system users in system operation or maintenance
• Researches, tests, and/or verifies proper functioning of software patches and fixes

• Experience coding in Windows Powershell
• Experience in Puppet
• Must have knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly mission-focused/oriented
• Develops, in conjunction with functional users, system alternative solutions.
• Ability to effectively manage several projects simultaneously in a rapidly paced environment
• Excellent understanding of communications/email protocol API implementation
• Working knowledge of Customer’s organization, internal policies, and processes
• Excellent knowledge of Customer’s software development cycle and O&M processes
• Willing to “go the extra mile” ensuring that time critical requirements are met.
• Prior experience working with multiple IC organizations
• Ability to work as part of a team of very strong personalities in a very dynamic environment
• Highly mission-oriented
• C2S
• SQL
• Ruby, JAVA,C++ .net development

• Working knowledge of Customers official messaging system
• Ability to design/deliver customer web-based email client and server applications
• Ability to implement business process and workflow into custom email applications
• Knowledge of PKI key and LDAP implementation
• Ability to interface web application with remote relational database infrastructure

• Additional Technical and Specialty Training/Certifications Etc.
• Years of Experience
  
  Required:
  
  9+ years
• Required Education Level/Major: BS Computer Science or related field
• Equivalent Experience may be Substituted for Educational Requirement
• OCONUS TDY
  
  Required:
  
  Yes, potential for up to 10% CONUS travel, as required.
• CONUS TDY
  
  Required:
  
  Yes, potential for up to 10% CONUS travel, as required.

Must have TS/SCI security clearance with Poly on day one of employment and must be eligible for crossover.

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…