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Systems Engineer (Engineer Systems 2) 29936

HII


Job Location:

Port Hueneme, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 79479 - 100000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requisition Number:29936

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$79479.00-$100000.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:Mid

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.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a technically strong Systems Engineer to support onsite operations at Point Mugu. This full time embedded position integrates directly with the customers IT and cyber team to support local mission systems coordinate with range and enterprise IT/IA personnel and ensure HII technical efforts remain aligned with local customer activities.

The ideal candidate is a hands on IT professional with working level experience in system administration system imaging hardening cybersecurity compliance network integration and daily technical support within DoD environments.

What You Will do

Perform system imaging configuration and baseline creation for new IT systems including applying required security settings.
Conduct system hardening in accordance with DoD STIGs and other cybersecurity requirements.
Support integration of systems onto local networks including account provisioning GPO application and connectivity validation.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to workstation and server configuration operating systems and network access.
Coordinate closely with customer IT/IA staff to ensure consistent implementation of cybersecurity and IT processes.
Serve as a connector between local government teams and HII technical personnel to ensure synchronization with WD/Mugu operations.
Support patch management including applying updates monitoring compliance and assisting with vulnerability remediation.
Assist with documenting configurations maintaining system inventory and adhering to local IT processes and workflows.
Utilize vulnerability scanning tools and apply findings as part of system hardening efforts.
Provide on site technical support as part of the customers IT team fully embedded in their daily workflow.

What You Must Have

2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
Working knowledge of:
o Windows operating systems workstation and server management
o Security hardening standards (e.g. STIGs)
o System patching and vulnerability remediation
o Basic networking concepts and troubleshooting
Ability to work independently and as part of an embedded team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

Experience with DoD IT systems or range environments.
Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. ACAS Tenable Qualys).
Experience with Windows Server administration GPO management or RedHat environments.
Knowledge of secure protocols and identity/access management fundamentals.

Physical Requirements
Office industrial or shipboard environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances. Lifting and moving materials may be required.


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.

Do You Need Assistance
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to
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- for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.


Required Experience:

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America's largest shipbuilder with 140+ years advancing U.S. national security — delivering powerful naval vessels, unmanned systems, and all-domain defense technologies.

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