Cybersecurity Analyst - 24590

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Date: Jul 31, 2025

Location: Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 24590 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $86,941.00 - $105,000.00 

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

The Cybersecurity Analyst plays an essential role in safeguarding the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) by supporting the Computer Network Defense (CND) team. This position requires a security-focused professional who thrives in high-paced, mission-critical environments, ensuring real-time protection and monitoring of Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings expert knowledge of cybersecurity tools, cyber threat intelligence, and government compliance standards.

 

Why This Role Matters

By serving as a frontline defender of the Navy’s tactical training infrastructure, this role directly contributes to national defense readiness. The analyst's efforts not only help protect sensitive data and systems from evolving cyber threats, but also reinforce the integrity of continuous training environments critical to mission success. This position is pivotal in maintaining secure network operations, supporting warfighter preparedness, and ensuring uninterrupted access to essential resources across the Navy enterprise.

What you will do

  • Support the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) in identifying and evolving the threat landscape for NCTE

  • Analyze cyber threat intelligence and generate actionable reports for stakeholders

  • Assist with incident response activities such as triage, containment, investigation, and remediation

  • Collaborate with Security Operations Center (SOC) personnel to identify and remediate gaps in security posture

  • Conduct trend analysis using various security tools

  • Utilize automated log aggregation systems to compress, correlate, and analyze data from authorized government sources

  • Execute and assess government-directed Computer Network Defense (CND) Response Actions and configuration changes

  • Provide written assessments on potential adverse impacts to end-user services and recommend corrective actions

  • Offer expert-driven process recommendations that boost efficiency and streamline reporting

  • Monitor and analyze Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) queries, dashboards, and logs

  • Validate and interpret Tenable Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scan results and reporting outputs

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve and document security findings

What you must have

  • Education and experience:

    • 5+ years relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field

    • 3+ years relevant experience with a Master’s degree in a related field

    • 0 years experience with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Juris Doctorate in a related field

    • 9+ years relevant experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Proven expertise in cyber threat intelligence

  • Experience using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to analyze logs and events for threat detection and mitigation

  • Hands-on background in Security Operations Center (SOC) operations and incident response

  • Strong grasp of cybersecurity frameworks, directives, and industry best practices

  • Familiarity with government cybersecurity compliance reporting

  • Compliant with Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Information Technology / Cybersecurity Workforce (Cyber IT/CSWF) Program requirements (DoD 8570.1-M and SECNAV M-5239.2) at the Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT-II), including possession of a valid CompTIA Security+ Continuing Education (CE) certification or equivalent

  • U.S. citizenship required

  • Must possess a current or active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Preferred Requirements

  • Industry certifications such as Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or SecurityX

  • Experience in conducting cybersecurity operations within a DoD or federal government environment

  • Proficiency in automation and scripting for log analysis and reporting

  • Familiarity with tools such as:

    • Exabeam

    • LogRhythm

    • Splunk Enterprise Security

    • Tenable Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

    • Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO)

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

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.