Cyber Incident Response Solutions Architect

Nightwing; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing in Arlington, VA is looking for a Solutions Architect to provide onsite incident response support for U.S. Government agencies facing cyber-attacks. The candidate will lead technology mapping and workflow development, requiring strong skills in systems engineering and collaboration across agencies.

This role demands extensive cybersecurity experience, including knowledge of attack-mitigation techniques and the Systems Engineering Lifecycle. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is essential; a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct relevant experience in systems engineering and architecture development.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience with Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end mapping of new technology identification and requirements development.
• Develop visual diagrams to illustrate proposed changes.
• Validate workflows and uncover cross-functional impacts.

Skills

Systems engineering and architecture

Cybersecurity attack-mitigation techniques

Agile Systems Engineering

Collaboration across agencies

Technical analytics

Education

BS Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Requirements management tools (DOORS preferred)

Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe)

Job description

Nightwing in Arlington, VA is looking for a Solutions Architect to provide onsite incident response support for U.S. Government agencies facing cyber-attacks. The candidate will lead technology mapping and workflow development, requiring strong skills in systems engineering and collaboration across agencies.

This role demands extensive cybersecurity experience, including knowledge of attack-mitigation techniques and the Systems Engineering Lifecycle. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is essential; a Master's degree is preferred.