Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

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Date: Jun 22, 2026

Location: Springfield, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 29074 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $104,734.00 - $165,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

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

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 is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer ( ISSE) to join our team in Springfield, VA .You will identify and engineer the security protections required to safeguard information systems throughout their lifecycle. In this role, you analyze mission objectives, legal and regulatory obligations, threat environments, and operational constraints to determine the appropriate cybersecurity services necessary to protect organizational systems.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

 Discovering system protection needs by assessing mission impacts, identifying relevant threats, determining required security services, evaluating applicable constraints, and documenting system protection requirements.

You will define system security requirements by developing the system security context, contributing to concepts of operations, and establishing security requirement baselines that align with organizational and regulatory expectations.

You will design system security architectures and develop detailed security designs to ensure effective integration of cybersecurity controls into system components, interfaces, and workflows.

Additionally, you will assess the effectiveness of implemented protections and recommend improvements based on technical evaluations and risk findings.

You will also evaluate COTS and GOTS technologies—including systems, applications, and services—to determine their suitability in meeting the organization’s INFOSEC and cybersecurity needs.

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years with Bachelor's Degree and progressive responsiblility with hands-on experience as an information systems security professional

Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the following;
- Implementing and facilitating the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) within the DoD/IC
- Applying secure configuration concepts, protocols, and security methodologies to local and Enterprise systems
- Developing and implementing  organizational-level cybersecurity programs, such as continuous monitoring, vulnerability managements, or incident response
- Capturing, analyzing, and decomposing cybersecurity requirements applicable to information systems and developing solutions to address those requirements
- Securing and evaluating information systems for compliance with DISA STIGs
Excellent initiative, motivation, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

TS/SCI clearance required with ability to obtain a CI Poly

Must meet DoD 8140/CSWF for 652-Intermedediate or be willing to obtain the appropriate credential within 6 months

Preferred Requirements

Demonstrated hands-on proficiency and expertise in the following areas:
- Configuring or operating industry-standard cybersecurity toolsets such as ACAS, Trellix, Splunk, Rapid7, and similar solutions
- Working with a wide-range of vendors and technologies including Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, VMWare, NetApp, ServiceNow, etc
- Leveraging scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) or automation (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) to automate the implementation, testing, verification, validation, and monitoring of systems security configurations


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.

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.