Cybersecurity Engineer-23879

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Date: Jul 10, 2025

Location: Fort Meade, MD, Maryland, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 23879 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Cyber & Electronic Warfare, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.

 

Meet HII’s 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. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

Job Description

HII—Mission Technologies is currently seeking a Journeyman Cybersecurity Engineer to work out of Fort Meade, MD, in support of a multi-national capability developed to connect respective existing national Secret networks and services to deliver improved information sharing capabilities between Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.   

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Analyze and parse vulnerability assessment results from Nessus (ACAS) to identify and prioritize security weaknesses in systems and maintain proper workflow for ASIs to reduce CCRI scores. 
  • Track and maintain STIG matrix to ensure compliance with security guidelines and facilitate remediation efforts. 
  • Manage and document workflows, Security Impact Assessments (SIAs), and Requests for Change (RFCs) to maintain organized security processes. 
  • Serve as a backup operator for Nessus and Trellix, ensuring continuous security monitoring and vulnerability management. 
  • Collaborate with team members to define procedures for securing technology and fulfilling project requirements. 
  • Assist ISSOs in developing project plans, functional requirements, and delivering secured IT infrastructures and applications.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 0 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree in a related field; or a High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Applicable cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or similar.
  • Experience with vulnerability assessment tools, specifically Nessus (ACAS), and securing information systems and network infrastructures.
  • Strong technical knowledge of contemporary methods for securing information sources and delivery mechanisms.
  • Must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Requirements

  • Proficient in data analysis and effective problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 
  • Familiarity with security best practices and frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF). 
  • Experience with incident response and managing security incidents. 
  • Knowledge of security tools and technologies beyond Nessus, such as SIEM solutions or endpoint protection platforms. 
  • Understanding of network security concepts and protocols (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection systems).

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

 

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.

 

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Technical Solutions.