Solutions Architect

Job description

Nightwing 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 of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking aSolutions Architect to support this critical customer mission

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end mapping ofnewtechnology identification, requirementsdevelopment, and workflows across allCISA Threat Hunt

Identify and document inputs, outputs, and dependencies for each phase ofnew technology insertion.

Developingvisual diagrams (process flows, swimlanes, dependency maps) to illustrate howproposed changesimpacts each section/branch

Facilitatingworkshops with stakeholders to validate workflows and uncover cross-functional impacts

Deliveringactionable visuals and documentation to support strategic planning, compliance, and operational readiness

Documentingcurrentand definefuture-State Workflows and Processes

Identifyinginputs,outputs, andkeyactivities foreachphase

Mappingdependenciesbetweeninitiatives,systems, andteams

Developend-to-endworkflowdiagrams

Creatingswimlanediagrams toshowroles andhandoffs

Validatingdiagrams andmaps withstakeholders

Analyzingimpact oneachsubdivision/branch

Identifyinggaps andrecommendingprocess/systemchanges

Deliveringfinalvisuals anddocumentation toleadership

RequiredSkills/Clearances

U.S.Citizenship

ActiveTS/SCIclearance

Abilityto obtainDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability

10+ years of direct relevant experience insystems engineering and architecture development

Knowledge 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 architectures

Experience with Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) processes and practices, Change Management practices, requirements management, traceability, and associated tools

Possesses or quickly develops a comprehensive understanding of Government Information Security policies, regulations, and guidelines

Must be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations.

Knowledge and experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar lean Agile framework

Agile Systems Engineering and/or development experience

DevSecOps or DevOps experience

Desired 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

BSSystems Engineering,Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering,or related degree; Masters degree preferred.

Desired Certifications

DoD 8140IAT Level III

Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)

SAFe certification (SA, SP, SSM/SASM, RTE, POPM, SPD, ASE, or SPC)

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwingoffers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

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.

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Worksite address

arlington, TX, 76000, US

Who can apply

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