Tech Jobs in Newport News, VA
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Newport News, VA sits on the James River, offering a thriving tech ecosystem fueled by defense, logistics, and marine engineering. The city’s proximity to Norfolk and the Naval Shipyard creates a steady demand for software, data analytics, and cybersecurity talent. With a growing startup scene in the West End and the Atlantic District, tech professionals find a mix of high‑growth opportunities and stable defense contracts.
Key players range from large contractors like Northrop Grumman and GDIT to niche firms such as Shoreline Software Solutions and the local Virginia Tech research labs. The region also hosts a vibrant fintech cluster in the Ballange area, banking firms like FirstBank, and emerging AI labs at the Peninsula College of Technology. These companies cover roles from embedded systems engineers to cloud architects and UX designers.
Cost of living in Newport News sits 4% below the national average, with median home prices around $260,000 and a modest commuter tax. Transparent salary data helps candidates gauge whether a role’s pay aligns with local expenses—especially important when moving from higher‑cost coastal cities. At Job Transparency, you can see exact salary ranges before you apply, ensuring you make informed career decisions.
Sentry Operations Specialist I, Principal Coordinator
Company: Capital One
Location: McLean, VA
Posted Feb 03, 2025
Merchandise Associate
Company: The TJX Companies, Inc.
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Posted Feb 03, 2025
Travel Physical Therapist - $2,000-2,300 per week
Company: Critical Connection, inc
Location: Newport News, Virginia
Posted Feb 02, 2025
Nurse Practitioner (Ortho/Pain Medicine)
Company: Hampton Roads Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Location: Newport News, Virginia
Posted Feb 02, 2025
System Programmer III CICS/MQ
Company: Northwestern Mutual
Location: Hampton Roads, VA
Posted Feb 02, 2025
Northwestern Mutual, a leading Life Insurance, Financial Planning, and Investment company, is seeking a subject matter expert in Mainframe CICS and MQ. The role involves hands-on configuration and maintenance of critical infrastructure, with a focus on system stability, reliability, recoverability, security, and scalability. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in mainframe platform software and hardware, system programmer tasks, vendor communication protocols, and understanding of zOS, CICS, MQ, and storage concepts. They should also possess strong soft skills, including self-starting abilities, project management, communication, and collaboration. The role requires 24x7 support, participation in DR exercises, and continuous professional education.
Intern - Year Round (Projects and Process Improvement)
Company: Navy Federal Credit Union
Location: Winchester, VA
Posted Feb 03, 2025
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Hospice - $68K-90K per year
Company: Care Hospice
Location: Newport News, Virginia
Posted Feb 02, 2025