$76,164–$180,000 Per Year
Analysis Skills, Ansible, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Big Data, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Business Operations, Certification & Accreditation Process (C&A), Computer Network Defense (CND), Computer Security, Cryptography, Cyberspace, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Enterprise Protection, Environmental Work, Federal Government, Forensic Science, Government, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, Incident Response, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Internet Security, Leading Edge Technology, Malware, NMap, Network Architecture/Engineering, Operational Support, Operations Security (OPSEC), Penetration Testing, Physical Security, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Reverse Engineering, Security Analysis, Security Attacks, Security Clearance, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Monitoring, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Splunk, Sustainability, System Operations, System Validation, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support, Top Secret Clearance, United States Military, Vehicle Fleets, Vulnerability Scanners, Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel
Requisition Number: 27899
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $76,164.00 - $180,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HIIs Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nations intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.
Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.
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Job Description
HIIs Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives. This position is part of our Cyber and Intelligence division, which plays a critical role in supporting Enterprise-Level Security and Modernization efforts across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, physical facilities, and personnel operations. The selected candidate will contribute to a high-impact government program focused on enhancing and securing mission-critical systems and environments. The program launched in early 2026 and due to the classified nature of the mission and the sensitivity of the operational environment, an active TS/SCI security clearance will be required.
Salary Ranges by Level
- Engr Info Assurance 1: $71,018.00 - $101,404.00
- Engr Info Assurance 2: $85,501.00 - $121,902.52
- Engr Info Assurance 3: $104,524.00 - $149,102.00
- Engr Info Assurance 4: $130,524.00 - $184,102.00
- Engr Info Assurance 5: $153,524.00 - $219,000.00
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Designs and implements information assurance and security engineering systems with requirements of business continuity, operations security, cryptography, forensics, regulatory compliance, internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation), and physical security analysis (including facilities analysis, and security management).
- Assesses and mitigates system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle.
- Validates system security requirements definition and analysis.
- Establishes system security designs.
- Implements security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures.
- Verifies security requirements; performs system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities.
- Supports secure systems operations and maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Engr Info Assurance 1: 0 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field.
- Engr Info Assurance 2: 3 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field.
- Engr Info Assurance 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field.
- Engr Info Assurance 4: 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field.
- Engr Info Assurance 5: 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field.
CND Analyst I (Junior-level)
- Certifications: 511-Basic
- Required certification beyond CSWF: None
- Required experience: 1+ years INFOSEC/Cyber experience; 1+ years SIEM/vulnerability scanner operation.
- Desired certifications or training: Any associate-level or higher cybersecurity certification. Any vendor training or certification (e.g., Splunk Core Certified Power User, HBSS).
- Desired experience: 3+ years working in an operational SOC with hands-on experience in Malware Detection, DLP, Incident Response, and Forensics. Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework.
CND Auditor
- Experience: 4+ years of experience in Information Security (INFOSEC) operations and/or cybersecurity-related experience, including 3+ years using vulnerability scanning software products (e.g., Tenable/ACAS, Nmap, SCAP Compliance Checker).
- Desired certifications or training: Formal training on Tenable/ACAS (or equivalent vulnerability scanner).
- Desired experience: 4+ years experience working in an operational Security Operations Center (SOC). Hands-on experience with industry-standard solutions such as SIEM, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, and Malware Detection.
Senior CND Engineer (Senior-level with significant Splunk experience)
- Certifications: 521-Intermediate
- Desired certifications: Associate to Intermediate level Splunk certification (e.g., Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin).
- Required experience: 7+ years implementing and maintaining CND technologies on enterprise WANs, 4+ years experience with SIEM and/or vulnerability scanner products, 4+ years experience maintaining and operating Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers.
- Desired certifications or training: Intermediate to Advanced Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin, Splunk IT Service intelligence certified admin, Splunk SOAR Certified Automation Developer), Ansible, or equivalent CND-related coursework.
- Desired experience: 4+ years experience with Splunk (or equivalent SIEM) and 4+ years Tenable/ACAS (or equivalent vulnerability scanner), experience evaluating technologies against DISA STIGs and providing remediation guidance.
- Note: Candidates must have a TS/SCI to start and willing to obtain a CI Polygraph.
Physical Requirements
Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.
Salary Information
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the roles function and a candidates education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division provides a wide range of professional services through its Fleet Support, Integrated Missions Solutions, Nuclear & Environmental, and Oil & Gas groups. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs nearly 37,000 people operating both domestically and internationally.