MAF DMO Cybersecurity Engineer - 25025

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Date: Aug 18, 2025

Location: Orlando, FL, Florida, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 25025 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $88,707.00 - $125,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
 

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

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team supporting the Air Force’s Mobility Air Force Distributed Mission Operations (MAF DMO) program. In this role, you’ll work alongside the Cybersecurity Team Lead and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to protect mission‑critical systems through the effective application of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), ensuring compliance with DoD policy, regulations, and best practices.

 

You’ll be hands‑on with RMF deliverables, vulnerability scanning and remediation, system configuration validation, and collaboration with network and system engineers to maintain accreditation standards.

 

This position is on‑site only—no remote or hybrid options are available.

What you will do

  • Serve as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for MAF DMO networks

  • Support all phases of RMF, including:

    • Risk management strategy and policies

    • Awareness and training

    • Security control implementation and validation

    • Assessments, continuous monitoring, authorization, and remediation

  • Ensure MAF DMO IT assets are evaluated for cybersecurity risk and that residual risks are documented and mitigated in accordance with DoDI 8510.01 and the RMF security package

  • Author and update cybersecurity documentation (e.g., SSPs, ISAs, POA&Ms, program policies)

  • Perform security configuration and STIG validation for operating systems and network devices

  • Conduct and review ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scans, analyze results, and coordinate patching

  • Audit hardware/software against approved baselines to ensure compliance

  • Monitor and review audit logs in tools such as Splunk for suspicious or unauthorized activity

  • Collaborate with engineers to ensure all systems remain in compliance with current accreditation

What you must have

  • Education & Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree + 5 years relevant experience, OR

    • Master’s degree + 3 years relevant experience, OR

    • PhD or JD in related field (no experience required), OR

    • High school diploma/equivalent + 9 years relevant experience

  • Certification: DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, GSEC) 

  • Broad knowledge of network accreditation, Platform IT (PIT) determinations, and Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation

  • U.S. citizenship and a current or active DoD Secret clearance (must be maintained throughout employement)

Preferred Requirements

  • Hands‑on experience with: Nessus/ACAS, Splunk, OpenRMF Professional, EvaluateSTIG, STIG Viewer, RHEL/Linux, Ansible

  • Familiarity with eMASS for RMF package management

  • Experience performing STIG compliance for both Windows and Linux environments

  • Knowledge of DoDI 8500.01, NIST 800‑53 security controls, and vulnerability management best practices

  • Previous Air Force or DoD cybersecurity experience, particularly in distributed mission operations or simulator environments

  • Relevant security certifications beyond IAT Level II, such as CISSP, CASP+, or CEH

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform standard office duties (computer work, meetings, documentation) for extended periods

  • Willingness and fitness to travel as required for program needs

  • Capability to work on‑site in technical environments, including simulator facilities

  • May involve light physical activity such as standing, walking, bending, or accessing equipment for troubleshooting purposes

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.

 

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.

 

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.