> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1349328-senior-security-administrator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1349328-senior-security-administrator). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Security Administrator

- **Company:** Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $122,000.0 - $253,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Software Vulnerability Management
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a09ba7f6e5ee2981

## About the Role

* 10+ years of hands-on experience performing duties aligned with this role (or an approved qualifying substitution)
 * Current TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance
 * IAT Level II certification compliance (required).
 * Proven ability to lead security efforts in complex, regulated environments.
 * Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards, risk management frameworks, and enterprise security architectures.
 * The confidence and expertise to work independently while contributing to a collaborative security team.

## Description

* Lead the design, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide security systems and protocols.
 * Safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems in alignment with federal regulations, agency policies, and industry best practices.
 * Provide expert-level guidance on security policy development, system hardening, vulnerability management, and incident response.
 * Operate independently on mission-critical and high-visibility initiatives, ensuring security objectives are met without compromising performance.
 * Serve as a technical leader by mentoring and overseeing junior staff and coordinating the efforts of personnel assigned to specific security initiatives.
 * Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating complex security requirements into actionable solutions.


## Related Videos

- [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers)
- [What is the real price of one successful line of code?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1921-what-is-the-real-price-of-one-successful-line-of-code)
- [Microservices? Monoliths? An Annoying Discussion!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/970-microservices-monoliths-an-annoying-discussion)
- [Software Security 101: Secure Coding Basics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/220-software-security-101-secure-coding-basics)
- [Climate vs. Weather: How Do We Sustainably Make Software More Secure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/357-climate-vs-weather-how-do-we-sustainably-make-software-more-secure)
- [Organizational Change Through The Power Of Why - DevSecOps Enablement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/478-organizational-change-through-the-power-of-why-devsecops-enablement)

## Related Articles

- [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities)
- [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)
- [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed)
- [The Overflow: Security and Privacy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/715-the-overflow-security-and-privacy)
- [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)
- [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks)