Solutions Architect

Solutions ArchitectNightwing 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.Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Solutions Architect to support this critical customer mission.Responsibilities:Lead the end-to-end mapping of new technology identification, requirements development, and workflows across all CISA Threat HuntIdentify and document inputs, outputs, and dependencies for each phase of new technology insertion.Developing visual diagrams (process flows, swimlanes, dependency maps) to illustrate how proposed changes impact each section/branchFacilitating workshops with stakeholders to validate workflows and uncover cross-functional impactsDelivering actionable visuals and documentation to support strategic planning, compliance, and operational readinessDocumenting current and defining future-State Workflows and ProcessesIdentifying inputs, outputs, and key activities for each phaseMapping dependencies between initiatives, systems, and teamsDevelop end-to-end workflow diagramsCreating swimlane diagrams to show roles and handoffsValidating diagrams and maps with stakeholdersAnalyzing impact on each subdivision/branchIdentifying gaps and recommending process/system changesDelivering final visuals and documentation to leadershipRequired Skills/Clearances:U.S. CitizenshipActive TS/SCI clearanceAbility to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability10+ years of direct relevant experience in systems engineering and architecture developmentKnowledge in various IT fields that include but are not limited to systems and networking engineering, technical analytics, threat hunt incident response/ hunt deployment tools, cloud technologies, and databases.Experience with and technical understanding of cybersecurity attack-mitigation techniques and cybersecurity architecturesExperience with Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) processes and practices, Change Management practices, requirements management, traceability, and associated toolsPossesses or quickly develops a comprehensive understanding of Government Information Security policies, regulations, and guidelinesMust be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations.Knowledge and experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar lean Agile frameworkAgile Systems Engineering and/or development experienceDevSecOps or DevOps experienceDesired Skills:Experience and/or familiarity with architectural views including operational, technical standards, and system/services views and business, data, applications, and technology architectures using applicable standards (e.g., DODAF, FEAF)Experience and/or familiarity with software and system lifecycle methodologies, (e.g ISO, CMMI, ITIL, Agile, SAFe)Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS preferred)Experience and/or familiarity of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and security and privacy controls (NIST 800-37 and NIST 800-53)DHS experience.Required Education:BS Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; Masters degree preferred.Desired Certifications:Dod 8140 IAT Level IIICertified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)SAFe certification (SA, SP, SSM/SASM, RTE, POPM, SPD, ASE, or SPC)Syndeo: ESS-3423At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.