Junior-Level System Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer

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Date: May 8, 2026

Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Bas, Ohio, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 28541 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $77,495.00 - $120,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Entry Level 

 

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

 

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

  • 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 Division’s Fighters and Advanced Aircraft and Bombers Team seeks a junior-level System Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer.  The System Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer is part of a Cyber team tasked with performing system cybersecurity analysis and risk mitigation for new aircraft systems, aircraft system modifications, and aircraft support equipment for the United States Air Force.  This individual will be responsible for following Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes for weapon systems that will generate unclassified and classified data.  As part of this process, the applicant will develop, coordinate, and maintain all documentation required for A&A packages in achieving an Interim Approval to Test and an Authority to Operate as required by the acquisition program.

 

Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH (On-Site)

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Apply an understanding of DoD, Air Force and common engineering/scientific principles, processes and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future weapon systems.
  • Develop and maintain Risk Management Framework documentation necessary to obtain Authorizations including but not limited to the System Security Plan (SSP), Architecture Analysis Report (AAR), Continuous Monitoring Plan, Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Security Assessment Report (SAR) and Risk Assessment Report (RAR).
  • Lead development and manage coordination/approval of technical documentation for acquisition programs such as Information Support Plans, Cybersecurity Strategies, and Clinger-Cohen Act Compliance.
  • Support system engineering and program management in conducting and reviewing milestone documentation including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Program Management Reviews (PMR).
  • Perform information system security engineering tasks, ensuring that information security requirements are properly implemented throughout the processes of security architecture, design, development, configuration, and implementation.
  • Develop, implement, and enforce information systems security policies ensuring system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the acquisition and Information System lifecycle.
  • Review, analyze and validate system security designs within embedded avionics systems to validate security control and architecture implementations.
  • Conduct Assessment & Authorization (A&A) tasks in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policy; identify deficiencies and provide recommendations of risk mitigation to program management.
  • Employ best practices when implementing security controls, including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques.
  • Assist program managers, system engineers and cyber test engineers in conducting Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments.
  • Identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established cybersecurity standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors in a Cybersecurity-related field plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Masters in a Cybersecurity-related field
  • Relevant experience is defined as performance of Cybersecurity-related activities on a Department of Defense system (Preferably a U.S. Air Force Aircraft System) or on a Communications, Navigation, or other aircraft system
  • Secret-level security clearance minimum at the time of application with the ability to obtain a TS-level security clearance
  • The candidate must be self-motivated, able to work in a team, willing to learn new concepts and processes, and able to take constructive criticism and adapt/learn from mistakes
  • The candidate must be able to work independently and, in a team, to create quality products on time
  • The candidate must be able to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
  • The candidate must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Requirements

  • Cybersecurity-related certifications

Physical Requirements

Work will be in a typical office environment.  Light lifting may be required.


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.