Enterprise Architect SME

慨正橡扯; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

慨正橡扯 is seeking an Enterprise Architect SME to support U.S. Government missions in cybersecurity. The role involves mapping technology workflows, analyzing impacts, and developing strategic documentation.

Candidates should possess a BS in Systems Engineering or related fields and 12+ years of relevant experience. Active TS/SCI clearance is required. Join a team committed to delivering innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering and architecture.
• Experience with cybersecurity architectures and mitigation techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively across agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mapping of technology identification and workflows.
• Develop visual diagrams for workflow impact analysis.
• Document current and define future workflows and processes.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance

Systems engineering and architecture development

Cybersecurity attack-mitigation techniques

Agile Systems Engineering

Education

BS in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Requirements management tools (DOORS preferred)

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end mapping of new technology identification, requirements development, and workflows across all CISA Threat Hunt
• Identify and document inputs, outputs, and dependencies for each phase of new technology insertion.
• Develop visual diagrams (process flows, swimlanes, dependency maps) to illustrate how proposed changes impact each section/branch
• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to validate workflows and uncover cross‑functional impacts
• Deliver actionable visuals and documentation to support strategic planning, compliance, and operational readiness
• Document current and define future‑state workflows and processes
• Identify inputs, outputs, and key activities for each phase
• Map dependencies between initiatives, systems, and teams
• Develop end-to-end workflow diagrams
• Create swimlane diagrams to show roles and handoffs
• Validate diagrams and maps with stakeholders
• Analyze impact one each subdivision/branch
• Identify gaps and recommend process/system changes
• Deliver final visuals and documentation to leadership

Required Skills/Clearances

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
• 12+ years of direct relevant experience in systems 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 with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and security and privacy controls (NIST 800‑37 and NIST 800‑53)
• DHS experience.

Required Education

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

Desired Certifications

• DoD 8140 IAT Level III
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
• SAFe certification (SA, SP, SSM/SASM, RTE, POPM, SPD, ASE, or SPC)
• Syndeo: ESS‑3420

At 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.