COMPUTER SYS SECURITY ANLYST 2

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, designs, builds, and supports U.S. Navy ships and cyber-secure systems in Newport News, Virginia. The role focuses on designing, testing, and implementing secure operating systems, networks, and databases while performing risk assessments and RMF-related tasks.

We seek candidates with a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; DoD RMF knowledge and STIGs experience are highly valued. U.S. citizenship is required to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience.
• Equivalent qualifications may substitute a Bachelor's Degree.
• US Citizenship is required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Designs, tests, and implements secure OS, networks, and database products.
• Conducts risk assessment and provides design recommendations for applications.
• Involved in DoD RMF tasking and security controls documentation.
• Assists system owning engineers with selection and implementation of security controls on networks and systems.
• Experience with network technologies (Layer 3 switches, firewalls) and tools (Wireshark, Splunk) is desirable.

Skills

Security engineering

Network security

RMF knowledge

DoD STIGs testing

ICS/SCADA familiarity

Security reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent IT related

Master’s Degree (optional)

NNS Apprentice School / NNPS equivalent

Tools

Wireshark

Net Management solutions

Splunk

Job description

Team: E44 NTWK/COMM/AUTO

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $82,000.00 to $102,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

Designs, tests, and implements state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products. Conducts risk assessment and provides recommendations for application design. Involved in a wide range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access. Uses encryption technology, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and information technology security research. May prepare security reports to regulatory agencies.

The candidate will assist system owning engineers with the selection, application and implementation of security controls on various networks & systems.

Prior direct experience with network technologies (Layer 3 switches, firewalls, etc.) and tools (such as Wireshark, Net Management solutions, Splunk) is desired. Prior experience with system administration, operating system hardening or IC/SCADA experience is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience

One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only:

• NNS Apprentice School graduate
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
• A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Nice to Have

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Demonstrated

• Mid to senior level familiarity and experience executing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) testing and analyses,
• Mid-level experience with either Industrial Control System (ICS) and/or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) environments or IT System administration or IT Network administration,
• Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) phases and tasking.
• Experience dealing with RMF tasking writing Plan of Action and Milestones POA&Ms, addressing security controls for compliance,
• Submitting security controls documentation, etc. as a part of Authority To Operate (ATO) process,
• Facilitating discussions with cross-sectional teams to compile the compliance documentation,
• Navy Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) experience is ideal but not required
• DoD 8570 recognized certifications, e.g. Security+, Network+, CCNA, is desired

Minimum Confidential Clearance Required To Start.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?

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