Systems Engineer

Node.Digital LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic Life

Health Saving Account

401K matching

Three weeks PTO/Sick

11 Paid Holidays

Pre-Approved Online Training

Job summary

Node.Digital LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer to support a U.S. Government customer. The role requires an active Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain DHS Entry on Duty suitability.

You will facilitate requirements gathering, lead use case identification with mission stakeholders, and coordinate between technical teams and operations to ensure alignment with goals, measurable outcomes, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain DHS EOD suitability
• 5+ years of IT/cybersecurity experience
• Strong requirements development and documentation skills
• Experience with use case development and user story creation
• Knowledge of cybersecurity operations and mission environments
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with project coordination and tracking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead use case identification and prioritization with mission stakeholders
• Gather and document requirements for technology integration pilots
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and coordination meetings
• Translate mission pain points into technology capability requirements
• Develop business cases and value propositions for technology insertions
• Define measurable objectives and success criteria for technology initiatives
• Coordinate between technical teams and operational stakeholders
• Support governance review processes with business impact analysis
• Create stakeholder communications and status reports
• Manage requirements traceability throughout integration lifecycle
• Support leadership alignment activities with briefings and documentation
• Facilitate lessons learned and continuous improvement processes

Job description

Systems Engineer

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance

Node.Digital 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. Node.Digital is seeking an IT Requirements Manager to support this critical customer mission.

The Requirements Engineer will facilitate use case identification, requirements gathering, and stakeholder coordination for technology integration initiatives. This role ensures technology insertions align with mission goals, operational priorities, and measurable outcomes while managing stakeholder expectations and communication.

Responsibilities:

• Lead use case identification and prioritization activities with mission stakeholders
• Gather and document requirements for technology integration pilots
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and coordination meetings
• Translate mission pain points into technology capability requirements
• Develop business cases and value propositions for technology insertions
• Define measurable objectives and success criteria for technology initiatives
• Coordinate between technical teams and operational stakeholders
• Support governance review processes with business impact analysis
• Create stakeholder communications and status reports
• Manage requirements traceability throughout integration lifecycle
• Support leadership alignment activities with briefings and documentation
• Facilitate lessons learned and continuous improvement processes

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
• 5+ years of direct relevant experience in IT, cyber security operations, systems integration or related fields
• Strong requirements development and documentation skills
• Experience with use case development and user story creation
• Knowledge of cybersecurity operations and mission environments
• Excellent facilitation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with project coordination and tracking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs
• Experience with cloud technologies and services
• Experience with agile requirements management

Required Education:

• BS Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of directly relevant experience.

Desired Certifications:

• DoD 8140 IAT Level II

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life
• Health Saving Account
• 401K matching
• Three weeks of PTO/Sick
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Pre-Approved Online Training