Cyber Architect 2 - 27663
Date: Mar 12, 2026
Location: Suffolk, VA, Virginia, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 27663
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $77,496.00 - $80,000.00
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 Cyber Architect to support the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) for the Joint Staff J7. In this role, you will help design and enhance secure enterprise architectures that support critical training and mission systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex security challenges, guiding architecture decisions, and ensuring systems remain resilient against emerging threats.
What You Will Do
• Design and develop secure systems, applications, and architectures for enterprise wide cyber environments
• Define and maintain system security requirements, conduct risk assessments, and support security testing and evaluation
• Perform systems hardening, vulnerability assessments, incident response support, and disaster recovery planning
• Integrate new security capabilities into existing infrastructures and resolve architecture and testing issues
• Create and maintain security controls documentation, standards, and architectural patterns
What You Must Have
• 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.
• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance
• Working knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, and CIS Controls
• Experience across several cybersecurity domains including:
o Network security
o Identity and access management
o Application and endpoint security
o Cloud security
• Familiarity with secure architecture design for on prem, cloud, or hybrid environments
• Understanding of system hardening standards such as DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, ACAS, Qualys)
• Knowledge of SIEM/SOAR platforms and log analysis (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel)
• Understanding of secure network components (firewalls, segmentation, IDS/IPS, VPNs)
• Experience with identity and access controls (RBAC, MFA, PKI, SSO)
• Knowledge of secure protocols (TLS, SSH, IPsec)
• Ability to review architecture diagrams and identify security risks
• Familiarity with configuration and compliance automation (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools)
Preferred Requirements
• Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, CCSP, TOGAF, or GIAC
• Experience securing cloud workloads (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows
• Knowledge of container and Kubernetes security, and Infrastructure as Code security best practices
Physical Requirements
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.