nightwingSterling, VA
Sr. IR Specialist
$99,000 per year
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Sr. IR Specialist
nightwingSterling, VA
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$99,000 per year
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 supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide rapid deployment and management of secure cloud-based engagement kits for cyber incident response and threat hunting operations. As part of the Engagement Support Services (ESS) contract, this program enables analysts to quickly access the tools and environments they need to investigate cyber threats affecting federal agencies, state and local governments, and critical infrastructure.
Working on this team means directly supporting the nation's cybersecurity defenders by ensuring they have reliable, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure available within hours of a cyber incident—helping protect America's digital infrastructure when it matters most.
The Senior JCDC Cyber Triage Analyst serves as a technical subject matter expert within the JCDC triage function, handling complex threat intelligence assessments while mentoring junior analysts and serving as a technical liaison to interagency partners. This role combines advanced technical analysis capabilities with strategic thinking and partnership coordination, ensuring high-quality threat assessments inform national cyber defense priorities.
Responsibilities:
Conduct advanced triage and analysis of complex, high-severity cyber threat intelligence, and IOC packages
Serve as technical escalation point for challenging or ambiguous threat assessments requiring deep expertise
Perform sophisticated IOC enrichment using classified and unclassified intelligence sources
Coordinate directly with FBI, NSA, USCYBERCOM, and other interagency partners on joint threat assessments
Provide technical mentorship and training to mid-level and junior triage analysts
Develop and refine analytical tradecraft, triage playbooks, and decision matrices
Lead special projects to enhance triage processes, automation, and threat detection capabilities
Author detailed threat assessments and intelligence briefs for JCDC leadership and partner organizations
Represent the triage team in interagency working groups and information-sharing forums
Identify patterns across multiple threat reports to detect emerging campaigns or threat actor activity
Conduct quality review of analyst products and provide constructive feedback
Support after-hours on-call rotation for critical incidents requiring senior-level triage assessment
Contribute to strategic planning for JCDC operational capability development
Interface with critical infrastructure sector partners to understand threat concerns and provide tailored analysis
Required Skills:
U.S. Citizenship Must have an active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
5-7 years of progressive experience in threat intelligence, SOC operations, or cyber incident response
Demonstrated expertise in malware analysis, threat actor attribution, and cyber campaign analysis
Advanced proficiency with threat intelligence platforms, SIEM tools, and analytical frameworks
Deep knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and intelligence-driven cyber defense concepts
Proven track record coordinating with federal agencies and managing complex stakeholder relationships
Strong understanding of critical infrastructure interdependencies and sector-specific threats
Exceptional analytical writing skills with ability to communicate complex technical findings to diverse audiences
Experience briefing technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations
Desired Skills:
Prior experience in federal government cybersecurity roles (CISA, FBI, NSA, DoD)
Experience the CISA NCISS National Cyber Incident Scoring System to be able to prioritize triaging of incident
Knowledge of general attack stages (e.g., foot printing and scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks, etc.)
Demonstrated experience with recognizing and categorizing types of vulnerabilities and associated attacks- Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures, and regulations
Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation [script kiddies], second generation [non nation-state sponsored], and third generation [nation-state sponsored])
Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return- oriented attacks, and malicious code)
Published threat intelligence research or contributions to open-source security community
Experience with threat hunting and proactive threat detection methodologies
Knowledge of foreign adversary cyber capabilities and geopolitical threat landscape
Familiarity with Privacy Act and information handling requirements for government operations undefined
Desired CertificationsCISSP, GCTI, GCFA, GREM, or similar advanced certifications
Syndeo: ESS-3643, ESS-3644, ESS-3645, ESS-3646, ESS-3647
Salary & Benefits:
The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise.
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.
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.
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