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Lead Cybersecurity Engineer (Cyber Network Analysis Tech 3) 29796

HII


Job Location:

Virginia Beach, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 92765 - 115003
Posted: 19 August 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requisition Number:29796

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$92765.00-$115003.20

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 coordinationnot 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 systemsfrom small watercraft to submarines surface combatants and aircraft carriersHII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energys 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.

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 contributesregardless 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

Mission Technologies a division of HII is actively seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to support HIIs Integrated Training Systems Systems Engineering (ITSSE) program by overseeing cybersecurity engineering activities across Navy training system projects in the areas of security engineering assessment authorization and compliance efforts that protect missioncritical 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.

Essential Job Responsibilities
  • Must be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) Information Assurance (IA) and Risk Management Framework processes practices and tools per DoDD 8115.01 NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 framework implementation eMASS (Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service) and be able to participate in various Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and working groups.

Additionally the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will provide oversight and hands-on execution when needed to:

  • Develop Cyber Defense-in-Depth Architecture Diagrams for the system the sub-network and platform network into which the system will be integrated.
  • Develop maintain and perform Cyber test procedures and document results.
  • Develop and update Cyber Risk Mitigation Plans.
  • Develop and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages in accordance with NAVSEA business rules.
  • Document cross-domain interfaces.
  • Review Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) vulnerability scans.
  • Review analyze and evaluate Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and/or Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) content for each applicable system component.
  • Review analyze and evaluate user needs to create systems solutions that support overall business strategies.
  • Document system requirements define scope and objectives and create system specifications that drive system development and implementation.
  • Function as a liaison between Cyber Security professionals and users and have both business and technical expertise. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
  • Work is generally collaborative in nature.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Client Requirements: Bachelors Degree in a technical field preferably Cybersecurity or Information Security.
  • At least four (4) to seven (7) years of related full-time professional experience in network computer equipment system and security.
  • Experience working with DOD Information Assurance (IA) mandatory policies standards procedures and policies.
  • Cyber-Information Technology (IT)/Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) intermediate level knowledge and skills at a minimum.
  • IAT II certification (e.g. Security CCNA Security CySA).
  • An active Secret security clearance.
Preferred Requirements
  • Degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science or Engineering preferred.
  • CISSP or another IAM II level or higher certification preferred.
  • Experience leading or mentoring cybersecurity engineers or technical teams.
  • Experience leading cybersecurity efforts for Navy or DoD training simulation or shipboard systems.
  • Experience supporting A&A (Assessment & Authorization) activities for complex systems.
  • Experience working in highly collaborative integrated engineering teams.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location expectations and responsibilities. When extending an offer HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include but are not limited to the roles function and a candidates education or training work experience and key skills.

Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 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 thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies click here for a short video:

HII is more than a job - its 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 worlds 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 Americas top large company employers we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts peoples safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve at HII youll 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.

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Required Experience:

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