Lead Cybersecurity Engineer - 27636

Requisition Number: 27636 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $92,765.00 - $115,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Senior 

 

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.

 

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Summary

The Cybersecurity Engineer – Lead supports HII’s Integrated Training Systems – Systems Engineering (ITS‑SE) program by overseeing cybersecurity engineering activities across Navy training system projects. In this role, you will lead a team of eight cybersecurity professionals responsible for security engineering, assessment, authorization, and compliance efforts that protect mission‑critical training systems. You will work directly with government stakeholders daily to ensure secure system designs, successful accreditation, and compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity requirements.

Impact

Your leadership directly contributes to Fleet readiness and mission assurance. By guiding cybersecurity engineers, collaborating with government customers, and ensuring systems meet DoD security standards, you help safeguard training capabilities relied upon by U.S. Navy operators. Your work ensures that systems are accredited, secure, and ready for operational deployment.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and oversee the work of an 8‑person cybersecurity engineering team supporting ITS‑SE.
• Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for government stakeholders; coordinate with customers daily on cybersecurity activities, risks, plans, and deliverables.
• Develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and related artifacts.
• Coordinate Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities including categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring.
• Ensure security controls are implemented correctly and producing expected outcomes.
• Support security architecture design reviews and technical assessments for Navy training systems.
• Guide vulnerability remediation activities, track compliance, and ensure closure of findings.
• Conduct or supervise cybersecurity testing, scans, and security assessments.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, software developers, configuration managers, and program leadership.
• Ensure cybersecurity engineering processes follow DoD, Navy, and program‑specific requirements.

What you must have

Education & Experience

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; OR
• 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; OR
• 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field OR
• High School Diplom