Sr. Offensive Cyber Ops SME
Nwis · Maryland
📍 Ft George G Meade, MD💰 $122,000-$253,000via workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-24
Apply on company site ↗
Career Moonshot pulls this listing straight from the employer's hiring system — no recruiter middleman, no reposts. Applying takes you directly to Nwis.
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.
Experience Level: Senior (Level 3) - Minimum 10 years experience
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX
The Senior Subject Matter Expert provides advanced operational expertise, leading the translation of complex mission requirements into implementable features. This position serves as a key liaison between operational users and development teams, ensuring the unified solution meets the sophisticated needs of offensive cyber operations across multiple mission types.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead operational requirements analysis and decomposition
Provide strategic guidance on mission workflow implementation
Validate feature implementations against operational needs
Lead user acceptance testing and validation efforts
Develop comprehensive training programs and materials
Conduct operational assessments and provide recommendations
Support PI Planning with operational context and priorities
Lead demonstrations to operational stakeholders
Mentor junior SMEs and development team members
Support deployment and user onboarding activities
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years of experience in offensive cyber operations
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent substitution)
Deep expertise in OCO missions, tools, and methodologies
Experience defining operational requirements for software systems
Strong understanding of automation and orchestration in cyber operations
Excellent communication and training skills
Experience working with cross-functional development teams
Knowledge of Agile methodologies
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly
Must be U.S. citizen
Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) 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.
More Maryland jobs
Maryland jobs · Browse all locations