{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"867e8e1503f6f4471cb42e47","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/867e8e1503f6f4471cb42e47","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/867e8e1503f6f4471cb42e47","title":"Solutions Architect","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.\n\nNightwing 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 a Solutions Architect to support this critical customer mission\n\nResponsibilities:\nLead the end-to-end mapping of new technology identification, requirements development, and workflows across all CISA Threat Hunt\nIdentify and document inputs, outputs, and dependencies for each phase of new technology insertion.\nDeveloping visual diagrams (process flows, swimlanes, dependency maps) to illustrate how proposed changes impacts each section/branch\nFacilitating workshops with stakeholders to validate workflows and uncover cross-functional impacts\nDelivering actionable visuals and documentation to support strategic planning, compliance, and operational readiness\nDocumenting current and define future-State Workflows and Processes\nIdentifying inputs, outputs, and key activities for each phase\nMapping dependencies between initiatives, systems, and teams\nDevelop end-to-end workflow diagrams\nCreating swimlane diagrams to show roles and handoffs\nValidating diagrams and maps with stakeholders\nAnalyzing impact on each subdivision/branch\nIdentifying gaps and recommending process/system changes\nDelivering final visuals and documentation to leadership\n\nRequired Skills/Clearances:\nU.S. Citizenship\nActive TS/SCI clearance\nAbility to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability\n10+ years of direct relevant experience in systems engineering and architecture development\nKnowledge 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.\nExperience with and technical understanding of cybersecurity attack-mitigation techniques and cybersecurity architectures\nExperience with Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) processes and practices, Change Management practices, requirements management, traceability, and associated tools\nPossesses or quickly develops a comprehensive understanding of Government Information Security policies, regulations, and guidelines\nMust be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations.\nKnowledge and experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar lean Agile framework\nAgile Systems Engineering and/or development experience\nDevSecOps or DevOps experience\n\nDesired Skills:\nExperience 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)\nExperience and/or familiarity with software and system lifecycle methodologies, (e.g ISO, CMMI, ITIL, Agile, SAFe)\nExperience with requirements management tools (DOORS preferred)\nExperience and/or familiarity of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and security and privacy controls (NIST 800-37 and NIST 800-53)\nDHS experience.\n\nRequired Education:\nBS Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; Masters degree preferred.\n\nDesired Certifications:\nDoD 8140 IAT Level III\nCertified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)\nSAFe certification (SA, SP, SSM/SASM, RTE, POPM, SPD, ASE, or SPC)\n\nSyndeo: ESS-3423\n\nSalary & Benefits\n\nThe 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.\n\nNightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.\n\nNightwing 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.","company":"Nightwing Intelligence Solutions","rawCompany":"nightwing intelligence solutions","city":"Sterling","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T18:57:17.853Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Solutions Architect","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.\n\nNightwing 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 a Solutions Architect to support this critical customer mission\n\nResponsibilities:\nLead the end-to-end mapping of new technology identification, requirements development, and workflows across all CISA Threat Hunt\nIdentify and document inputs, outputs, and dependencies for each phase of new technology insertion.\nDeveloping visual diagrams (process flows, swimlanes, dependency maps) to illustrate how proposed changes impacts each section/branch\nFacilitating workshops with stakeholders to validate workflows and uncover cross-functional impacts\nDelivering actionable visuals and documentation to support strategic planning, compliance, and operational readiness\nDocumenting current and define future-State Workflows and Processes\nIdentifying inputs, outputs, and key activities for each phase\nMapping dependencies between initiatives, systems, and teams\nDevelop end-to-end workflow diagrams\nCreating swimlane diagrams to show roles and handoffs\nValidating diagrams and maps with stakeholders\nAnalyzing impact on each subdivision/branch\nIdentifying gaps and recommending process/system changes\nDelivering final visuals and documentation to leadership\n\nRequired Skills/Clearances:\nU.S. Citizenship\nActive TS/SCI clearance\nAbility to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability\n10+ years of direct relevant experience in systems engineering and architecture development\nKnowledge 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.\nExperience with and technical understanding of cybersecurity attack-mitigation techniques and cybersecurity architectures\nExperience with Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) processes and practices, Change Management practices, requirements management, traceability, and associated tools\nPossesses or quickly develops a comprehensive understanding of Government Information Security policies, regulations, and guidelines\nMust be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations.\nKnowledge and experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar lean Agile framework\nAgile Systems Engineering and/or development experience\nDevSecOps or DevOps experience\n\nDesired Skills:\nExperience 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)\nExperience and/or familiarity with software and system lifecycle methodologies, (e.g ISO, CMMI, ITIL, Agile, SAFe)\nExperience with requirements management tools (DOORS preferred)\nExperience and/or familiarity of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and security and privacy controls (NIST 800-37 and NIST 800-53)\nDHS experience.\n\nRequired Education:\nBS Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; Masters degree preferred.\n\nDesired Certifications:\nDoD 8140 IAT Level III\nCertified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)\nSAFe certification (SA, SP, SSM/SASM, RTE, POPM, SPD, ASE, or SPC)\n\nSyndeo: ESS-3423\n\nSalary & Benefits\n\nThe 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. 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