Deputy Lead ISSM (Engineer Info Assurance 4) - 30753

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Date: Oct 20, 2026

Location: Hurlburt Field, FL, Florida, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 30753 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $108,063.00 - $150,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Senior HI

 

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

 

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!! 

 
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking talented and motivated Engineering Professionals to join our team! 

  

Position Summary: 

HII: Mission Technologies DMATS Program is looking for a Deputy Lead ISSM (Information Systems Security Manager to support the AFSOC Technology, Integration, and Support Cooperative (TISC) located in Mary Esther, Florida. The selected candidate will provide cybersecurity engineering, security architecture, technical risk analysis, and RMF engineering support across cloud-based, on-premises, enterprise transport and mobile mission environments.

 

Come support our work with Air Force Special Operations Command and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers! 

Details below! 

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Acquire and manage the necessary resources, including leadership support, financial resources and key security personnel to support information technology (IT) security goals and objectives and reduce overall organizational risk 
  • Advise senior management on risk levels and security posture. Advise appropriate senior leadership or Authorizing Official of changes affecting the organization's cybersecurity posture. 
  • Communicate the value of information technology (IT) security throughout all levels of the organization stakeholders. 
  • Ensure that security enhancements, cybersecurity inspections and reviews, and continuity planning requirements are properly evaluated, coordinated, and integrated across the system or organization to ensure baseline safeguards are installed.
  • Evaluate and approve development efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately installed. 
  • Interpret patterns of noncompliance to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the enterprise's cybersecurity program.  
  • Oversee the information security training and awareness program. 
  • Participate in an information security risk assessment during the Security Assessment and Authorization process. 
  • Participate in the development or modification of the computer environment cybersecurity program plans and requirements. 
  • Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures concerning the security of network system(s) operations. 
  • Provide system-related input on cybersecurity requirements to be included in statements of work and other appropriate procurement documents. 
  • Detect and report potential security violations, and oversee or manage the protective or corrective actions required to respond to cybersecurity incidents or discovered vulnerabilities.
  • Track audit findings and recommendations to ensure that appropriate mitigation actions are taken. 
  • Oversee policy standards and implementation strategies to ensure procedures and guidelines comply with cybersecurity policies. 
  • Identify security requirements specific to an information technology (IT) system in all phases of the system life cycle. 
  • Ensure that plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc. 

Additional Responsibilities

  • Perform as the cybersecurity team lead’s deputy as required 
  • Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate information technology (IT) policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization's mission and goals. 
  • Advise the organization, stakeholders and teammates concerning the impact levels for confidentiality, integrity, and availability for the information systems. 
  • Evaluate threats and vulnerability to information systems to ascertain the need for additional safeguards. 
  • Conduct end‑to‑end RMF security assessments, including authoring and approving assessment plans (SSP, SCTM, procedures), executing assessments, preparing the SAR, and developing POA&Ms in EMASS/Xacta.
  • Assess proposed changes to information systems, their environment of operation, and mission needs that could affect system authorization. 
  • Provide security architecture and engineering support by advising development teams, designing secure systems, and applying industry best practices such as secure design principles and secure coding methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
  • BAS in Cyber Security and 5 years of relevant cyber security experience 
  • IAM Level 3 Certification; CISSP Certification is highly desired. 
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant DoD cyber security work experience 
  • No less than three (5) years’ experience in a DoD environment within the least five (5) years 
  • Experience in a supervisory role 
  • Experience preparing and conducting briefings for senior level personnel 
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance, current within five years, based upon a single scope background investigation (SSBI) or SSBI periodic review. 

Preferred Requirements

  • Have extensive familiarity with the DoD, USAF and USSOCOM RMF processes. 
  • Candidates with experience supporting the Joint Operations Support Cloud Environment, Warfighter Worldwide Network (WWN), and Joint Personal Edge Compute Device (JPECD) are highly preferred. 
  • Keep abreast of current and new security technologies and threats. 
  • Research and review proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks and impacts; recommend mitigation, countermeasures, or other options. 
  • Identify integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure; recommend mitigation and/or resolution options. 

Physical Requirements

  • May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. 
  • Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family. 


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.

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

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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 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.
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.