Nightwing
Senior Linux Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
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Nightwing is an intelligence solutions company based in Dulles, Virginia, with additional operations in Indialantic, Florida. The company specializes in advanced cyber operations, data management, systems integration, and intelligence services, primarily serving government agencies, businesses, and organizations. With a workforce of over 2,000 professionals and a revenue of approximately $1.3 billion, Nightwing operates in 38 locations worldwide. Founded as a business unit of Raytheon, Nightwing became independent in April 2024. The company has a rich history of 40 years in innovation and focuses on mission-critical scenarios where reliability is essential. Nightwing's services include offensive and defensive cyber operations, software modernization, and specialized intelligence missions. The company also emphasizes training through its Offensive Labs program and supports STEM initiatives to cultivate cybersecurity talent. In March 2025, Nightwing enhanced its capabilities by acquiring Roka Security, expanding its offerings in secure data transport and technical training.
Security at Nightwing
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Security Philosophy
- Nightwing's mission is to help customers stay ahead of emerging threats while serving the mission above all else.
- The company identifies and mitigates zero-day vulnerabilities through CVA services, focusing on core principles of reliability in mission-critical scenarios.
Security Team
Org Structure & Reporting Line: Information not publicly available. Key Public-Facing Leaders: Christopher Jones, EVP & CTO; Timothy Zentz, VP of CODEX. Timothy Zentz is Vice President of Cyber Offense and Defense Experts (CODEX) for Nightwing. Team Size Estimate: LinkedIn shows 1013 employees. Active AppSec Job Postings: 2 positions. Common Skill/Tool Patterns: Heavy emphasis on reverse engineering (IDA/Ghidra), low-level languages (C/C++), and emulation.
Key Initiatives
- Vulnerability Management: Nightwing's CVA services identify and mitigate zero-day vulnerabilities.
- Secure SDLC focus on reverse engineering, emulation, vulnerability research, and cyber tool development.
- Recent partnership to enhance rugged computing with integrated cyber resiliency.
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