“I think the team definitely knows they picked the right major.” -Dr. Thomas Nedorost, Coach, University of Central Florida, 2024 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Champions

As a long-time sponsor of NCCDC, Nightwing believes deeply that by developing students’ critical thinking and cybersecurity skills, we’re investing in a safer, more prosperous future for all.

“There is an abundance of adversaries and attackers in the world right now,” explained Tim Zentz, Vice President of CODEX, Nightwing’s Cyber Offense and Defense Experts business. “Attackers have an advantage because they don't follow any rules. Threats are becoming more varied with wider angles of attack, so it becomes a more complicated problem.”

Another advantage for those attackers is the worldwide shortage of cybersecurity professionals. In its 2024 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, ISC2, a nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, estimated the global cybersecurity workforce gap at 4.8 million. Our partnership with NCCDC is one-way Nightwing is helping to build and nurture the cybersecurity talent of the future.

Who is Nightwing?

We provide some of the world’s most technically advanced cybersecurity, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence solutions to take on our customers’ most daunting challenges. Government agencies and top businesses look to us when the mission simply cannot fail because they know Nightwing is spearheading the technology and solutions that will define the future of cybersecurity and intelligence.

Nightwing’s Chief Technology Officer and Chief Data Officer, Chris Jones, is driving the company’s transformation into one of the industry’s top innovators. “There are so many exciting emerging technologies on the horizon right now,” he said. “Artificial Intelligence, big data, even quantum computing will all have an oversized impact on cybersecurity and national intelligence. Our team is working hard to thoughtfully deploy these technologies, keeping us out in front of sophisticated threats.”

While hindering independent and state-sponsored hackers is a key priority for Nightwing, the company also supports national security missions with a range of capabilities and focus areas: 

• Cyberspace operations. The people, products, and processes to enable integrated offensive and defensive cyber.
• Technical collection and communications. Solutions for large-scale systems integration, field communications, and related technologies.
• Ubiquitous technical surveillance. Technical surveillance, direct operational support, specialized training, and affiliated solutions.
• Global operations and logistics. Integrated, end-to-end mission support, facilities, logistics, and special procurement.
• Software modernization. Software development focused on security and optimal capability delivery for mission operations.
• Data operations. Integrated data management for collaboration and speed across electronic and paper records.
• AI/ML. Development and deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions spanning the engineering lifecycle.

Cyber Defenders Ready For Any Mission

Ready to pursue a career that is off the beaten path? If you feel at home with the unknown and are in the constant pursuit of better, we should talk. At Nightwing, you’ll work on highly innovative projects that protect our national security. But you won’t be doing it alone. We’re in the fight together, always collaborating to outmaneuver the threat.

“Each day is a new challenge,” said Joseph, one of Nightwing’s cyber engineers. “One day I’m deep-diving into customer networks, hunting for bad guys. The next, I’m knee-deep in research and development, patching up our previous vulnerabilities or creating a new tool for the team. That’s what makes this job a thrill.”

Always cultivating top cybersecurity talent, we invest heavily in the education and professional growth of our teams. Nightwing stays one step ahead of dedicated adversaries in a constantly shifting security landscape by teaching the skills not taught in the classroom – the techniques, tactics, and tools used by hackers. For those looking to advance their qualifications, Nightwing provides generous tuition assistance for degrees and industry certifications.

With industry-leading salaries and benefits, Nightwing is where YOU can spread your wings in national intelligence and cybersecurity. Visit Nightwing.us to learn more about us and check out career opportunities.