Systems Engineer IV

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

·        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)