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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect - **Company:** Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC - **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,000.0 - $253,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Cyber Security, Databases, Computer Engineering, DevOps, Federal Enterprise Architecture, Requirements Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Privacy Controls, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, DODAF, Devsecops - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=512a6dc2a473ba97 ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship * Active TS/SCI clearance * Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability * 10+ 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; Masters degree preferred. Desired Certifications: * DoD 8140 IAT Level III * Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) * SAFe certification (SA, SP, SSM/SASM, RTE, POPM, SPD, ASE, or SPC) ## Description 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 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 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 ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Organizational Change Through The Power Of Why - DevSecOps Enablement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/478-organizational-change-through-the-power-of-why-devsecops-enablement) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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