Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
HIIAbout the role
Requisition Number: 29074
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $104,734.00 - $165,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Mid
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
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:
- 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 is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Engineer ( ISSE) to join our team in Springfield, VA .You will identify and engineer the security protections required to safeguard information systems throughout their lifecycle. In this role, you analyze mission objectives, legal and regulatory obligations, threat environments, and operational constraints to determine the appropriate cybersecurity services necessary to protect organizational systems.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
Discovering system protection needs by assessing mission impacts, identifying relevant threats, determining required security services, evaluating applicable constraints, and documenting system protection requirements.
You will define system security requirements by developing the system security context, contributing to concepts of operations, and establishing security requirement baselines that align with organizational and regulatory expectations.
You will design system security architectures and develop detailed security designs to ensure effective integration of cybersecurity controls into system components, interfaces, and workflows.
Additionally, you will assess the effectiveness of implemented protections and recommend improvements based on technical evaluations and risk findings.
You will also evaluate COTS and GOTS technologies—including systems, applications, and services—to determine their suitability in meeting the organization’s INFOSEC and cybersecurity needs.
Minimum Qualifications
7+ years with Bachelor's Degree and progressive responsiblility with hands-on experience as an information systems security professional
Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the following;
- Implementing and facilitating the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) within the DoD/IC
- Applying secure configuration concepts, protocols, and security methodologies to local and Enterprise systems
- Developing and implementing organizational-level cybersecurity programs, such as continuous monitoring, vulnerability managements, or incident response
- Capturing, analyzing, and decomposing cybersecurity requirements applicable to information systems and developing solutions to address those requirements
- Securing and evaluating information systems for compliance with DISA STIGs
Excellent initiative, motivation, problem-solving, and analytical skills with
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