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Senior Cyber Test Engineer (Onsite)

Nightwing Sa (Pty) Ltd

Sterling, VA
Full Time
Senior
4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. The CODEX division comprises mission-focused industry experts in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, system engineering, and data analytics, supporting national security missions with a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Verify the consistency and quality of products throughout the entire development process.
  • Engage with internal and customer stakeholders to derive system requirements and respond to mission needs.
  • Develop a deep understanding of tools, systems, and frameworks used by the customer.
  • Effectively integrate various technologies to build real-world test environments.
  • Create and execute test plans, develop custom test frameworks, and generate thorough documentation.

Requirements

  • TS/SCI Clearance is required.
  • At least 3 years of test engineering or related experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience developing in Python, Bash, or similar scripting language.
  • At least 1 year of experience working on Linux/Unix systems.
  • Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking, architecture, and core technologies such as DNS, DHCP, HTTP, Routing, VPN.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to interface with customers, end-users, technical leads, and program management.

Nice to Have

  • Experience building test automation frameworks.
  • Experience designing, writing, reviewing, and executing test plans, procedures, reports, and other technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with Agile mindset and methodologies.
  • Ability to think abstractly and drive toward defined requirements and testing strategies.
  • Experience using virtualization technologies such as Docker.

Qualifications

  • Degree in a technical discipline.

Benefits & Perks

  • Robust total rewards package including compensation, healthcare, wellness, and retirement benefits.
  • Career development and recognition programs.
  • Parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Working at Nightwing Sa (Pty) Ltd

Nightwing values collaboration and teamwork, providing opportunities to work alongside talented individuals passionate about their work. The company emphasizes leveraging collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for clients. Nightwing is committed to supporting national security missions and fostering a mission-focused, inclusive work environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 19, 2025
Job CategoryQA Engineering
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About Nightwing Sa (Pty) Ltd

Website

nightwing.co.za

Location

Sterling, VA

Industry

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