Cyber Operations Technical Officer Space

Date Posted:

2024-05-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA531: 13900 Lincoln Park Dr, Herndon 13900 Lincoln Park Drive Suite 220, Herndon, VA, 20171 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

You have been redirected to RTX's career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you'll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

Nightwing is seeking a Cyber Operations Technical Officer Space Expert to provide support for Client computer network projects in the areas of FISA, Systems Engineering, Project Integration, Deployment and Operations, Operational Formation and Leadership, Risk and Strategy Management, Data Analysis, and Network Analysis and Exploitation.

Responsibilities:

• Draft network Concept of Operations for approval, perform network risk analyses, technical

• Attend periodic strategic review programs

• Facilitate the management of the technical areas

• Attending, inspecting, and witnessing Client test bed facility exercises and suggesting functional modifications to Client test beds to more accurately simulate realistic scenarios

• Develop technical requirements for long-term strategic programs

• Review, critique, and summarize experimental test plans and technical development reports

• Provide scientific guidance on technical approaches

• Document technical assumptions based upon current information and best-practices

• Review vendor proposals and provide selection guidance for Client

• Participate in review boards to provide Client management with actionable information, Communicate technical updates to all Client shareholders

• Review internal reporting documents to stay current on changing information

• Serve on multidisciplinary technical panels for brainstorming activities

• Attend pertinent working group sessions to stay informed on current policy guidance

• Convey highly technical information in a simplified format to best inform management and policy makers

• Participate in readiness exercises to train Client staff in processes and procedure

• Identify work environment-specific quality control/quality assurance procedures and familiarize Client to unfamiliar or novel research topics

• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to work in the environment

Required Skills:

• 5+ plus years of experience in the use of cyber tools w/ 3 plus years in microelectronic and or targeting

• Knowledge of sensitive global operations worldwide

• Ability to communicate successfully with decision makers

• Experience with complex root cause analysis and reverse engineering operations

• Clearance Requirement-Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with poly and be crossover eligible

Desired Skills:

• Ability to develop and execute a comprehensive communications plan utilizing cyber technology that enables secure and redundant communications across multiple countries and organizations in preparation for a rapidly developing strategic initiative.

• The communications plan must successfully enable the transmission of time sensitive information and ensured decision makers were informed leading to several successful operations

• Ability to articulate complex concepts to cross functional audiences

• Strong oral and written communication

• Expert Program and operational manager

• Structed and creative thinker in a dynamic and ever evolving multi team- based environments

Education:

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.

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.

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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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