Cyber Security Architect (Cyber Architect 2) - 24722
Date: Sep 26, 2025
Location: Hanover, MD, Maryland, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 24722
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $89,120.00 - $135,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation’s 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 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.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Job Description
Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring a Cyber Security Architect elite team to design, implement, and maintain robust cybersecurity infrastructure to protect critical operations and support national defense. You will be on the cutting edge of digital protection, constantly mastering new trends and technologies to ensure the security posture remains industry-leading.
You will be onsite at our Hanover, MD location.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Cyber Architecture: Design and develop new systems, applications, and solutions for external customer enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks.
- Security Integration: Integrate new architectural features into existing infrastructure, and design cybersecurity architectural artifacts.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify risks and engineer innovative mitigation strategies.
- Security Lifecycle: Ensure security is established and maintained for operations, covering:
- Security requirements definition and risk assessment.
- Vulnerability testing/scanning and systems hardening.
- Incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of Linux operating system.
- Knowledgeable in networking.
- Experience with Bash, Python, and Perl scripts.
- Experience with vulnerability scan application such as SCAP, Nessus, Anchore, SonarQube, and Fortify.
- Proficient in implementing DISA STIG configurations.
- Familiar with NIST 800-53 and 171.
- Able to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance.
Preferred Requirements
- Software development experience with Python, Java, and C++.
- Familiar with docker containers.
- Familiar with eMASS and RMF.
- Experience in working agile environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge in ATO process.
- DoD 8570 baseline certifications such as CompTIA Security+.
- An active US level Secret clearance.
Physical Requirements
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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.
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 Mission Technologies.