Enterprise Architect SME

Salary: $108,000 - 148,000 per year Requirements: We require U.S. citizenship, an active TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty suitability. We expect 12+ years of direct, relevant experience in systems engineering and architecture development. We need knowledge across multiple IT disciplines, including systems and network engineering, technical analytics, threat hunt incident response/hunt deployment tools, cloud technologies, and databases. We require experience and technical understanding of cybersecurity attack-mitigation methods and cybersecurity architectures. We need experience with Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) processes and practices, change management, requirements management, traceability, and related tools. We expect a strong understanding of Government information security policies, regulations, and guidelines, or the ability to develop it quickly. We require the ability to collaborate effectively across agencies and physical locations. We need knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or a similar lean Agile approach. We require experience in Agile systems engineering and/or development. We require DevSecOps or DevOps experience. We prefer familiarity with architectural views such as operational, technical standards, and system/services views, as well as business, data, application, and technology architectures using standards like DODAF and FEAF. We prefer familiarity with software and system lifecycle methodologies such as ISO, CMMI, ITIL, Agile, and SAFe. We prefer experience with requirements management tools, with DOORS preferred. We prefer familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and security/privacy controls, including NIST 800-37 and NIST 800-53. We prefer DHS experience. We require a BS in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or a related field. We prefer certifications such as DoD 8140 IAT Level III, Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), or a SAFe certification. Responsibilities: We lead end-to-end mapping of new technology identification, requirements development, and workflows across CISA Threat Hunt. We identify and document inputs, outputs, and dependencies for each phase of new technology insertion. We create visual diagrams such as process flows, swimlanes, and dependency maps to show how proposed changes affect each section and branch. We facilitate workshops with stakeholders to validate workflows and uncover cross-functional impacts. We deliver practical visuals and documentation to support strategic planning, compliance, and operational readiness. We document current-state and future-state workflows and processes. We identify inputs, outputs, and key activities for each phase. We map dependencies between initiatives, systems, and teams. We develop end-to-end workflow diagrams. We create swimlane diagrams to show roles and handoffs. We validate diagrams and maps with stakeholders. We analyze the impact on each subdivision or branch. We identify gaps and recommend process and system improvements. We deliver final visuals and documentation to leadership. Technologies: Architect Cloud DevSecOps DevOps Support ITIL Network Security More: Hackajob is collaborating with Nightwing to connect exceptional professionals with this role. Nightwing delivers advanced cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services across cyber operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. The company supports a U.S. Government customer with onsite incident response for civilian government agencies and critical asset owners experiencing cyber-attacks, including immediate investigation, mitigation planning, and service restoration. This Enterprise Architect SME position supports that mission-critical work. At Nightwing, we emphasize collaboration and teamwork, giving us the chance to work with talented colleagues who are passionate about solving complex problems and driving innovation. We are also an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. last updated 36 week of 2026