Computer/Network Security Systems Specialist (Lead)

Requisition Number: 28508 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $106,681.00 - $246,980.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

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

Mission Technologies is searching for an experienced Computer/Network Security Systems Specialist  to join our team in Fort Belvoid, VA. HII’s Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives.

This role is part of a current proposal scheduled to start in 2026. 

Salary range based on backgrond, skills, experience and education. 

 

Network 3 : $ 106,681- $ 198,121

Network 4 : $ 132,989- $ 246,980

Essential Job Responsibilities

Responsible working with network architects and operations personnel to secure and assure US Army information and communications systems. Will analyze site survey reports, recommend network modernization upgrades, craft network architectures, and assist operations leads in creating deployment plans and executing capability roll outs. The job requires direct interaction with US Army, DoD, and other USG personnel including briefing technical plans and adjusting architecture requirements to fit US Army acquisition and supply chain requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), or relevant IT degree with demonstrated coursework related to cybersecurity or information assurance. Additional 4+ years of relevant experience allowed in lieu of degree allowed
• 10+ years of cybersecurity or information assurance experience, with at least 2+ years leading cyber or IA personnel or teams
• Must meet the minimum credential requirements for the DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce work role Security Architect (652) at the advanced level:
  • B.S. degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise
  • ISACA CISM

• ISC2 CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP

         GIAC GCIA, GDSA, GICSP

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for SCI

Preferred Requirements

• Certifications and/or experience in Zero Trust preferred
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, concepts, methodologies, and approaches as laid out in CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model and NIST SP 800-27 Zero Trust Architecture.
• Developing and implementing industry best business practices through secure networking protocols, standards, processes, and procedures that align with Federal, DoD, and U.S. Army policies and regulations.
• Configuring, troubleshooting, administering, and maintaining the hardware and software required to effectively manage network security toolsets across Enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated experience designing, engineering, implementing, and maintaining solutions in secure processing environments that adhere to DISA STIGs and/or Security Requirement Guides.
• Demonstrated experience configuring, operating, and maintaining vulnerability scanning tools, and e