Enterprise Architect SME

Archer; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with Nightwing, seeks an Enterprise Architect SME to support a U.S. Government mission. The role focuses on end-to-end workflows, technology insertion, and governance across cyber, data, and systems domains.

You will design architecture views, map dependencies, and drive collaboration across agencies and locations. Ideal candidates have a strong background in SELC, RMF/NIST controls, DoDAF/FEAF, and agile practices, with DoD 8140 IAT Level III or equivalent

Qualifications

• 12+ years of direct relevant experience in systems engineering and architecture development.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain DHS EOD suitability.
• Knowledge in cyber defense, threat hunt, cloud technologies, databases.
• Experience with SELC processes, Change Management, requirements management, traceability.
• Comprehensive understanding of Government Information Security policies and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mapping of new technology identification, requirements development, and workflows across all CISA Threat Hunt.
• Identify inputs, outputs, and dependencies for each phase of new technology insertion.
• Develop visual diagrams (process flows, swimlanes, dependency maps) to illustrate changes and impacts.
• Facilitating workshops with stakeholders to validate workflows and cross-functional impacts.
• Deliver actionable visuals and documentation for planning, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Document current and future-State workflows and processes.
• Mapping dependencies between initiatives, systems, and teams.
• Create end-to-end workflow diagrams and swimlane diagrams.

Skills

Systems engineering

Architecture development

Threat hunt incident response

Cloud technologies

Databases

Cybersecurity architectures

SELC processes

Change management

Traceability

Agile/SAFe

DevSecOps/DevOps

Education

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

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Archer is collaborating with Nightwing to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. 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 SME 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 Hunt
• Identify 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 impacts each section/branch
• Facilitating workshops with stakeholders to validate workflows and uncover cross-functional impacts
• Delivering actionable visuals and documentation to support strategic planning, compliance, and operational readiness
• Documenting current and define future-State Workflows and Processes
• Identifying inputs, outputs, and key activities for each phase
• Mapping dependencies between initiatives, systems, and teams
• Develop end-to-end workflow diagrams
• Creating swimlane diagrams to show roles and handoffs
• Validating diagrams and maps with stakeholders
• Analyzing impact on each subdivision/branch
• Identifying gaps and recommending process/system changes
• Delivering 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 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.

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.