Cyber Architect 4

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a senior cybersecurity engineering professional supporting AFLCMC Fighters/Bombers at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, delivering technical analysis, RMF/A&A planning, and security-centric engineering across aircraft modernization and sustainment.

The role directs complex cybersecurity efforts, mentors engineers, and advises government customers on defensible risk tradeoffs while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD; or 13 years with HS diploma
• Relevant degree fields: cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, engineering; meet DoD 8140 requirements
• Active TS/SCI clearance; hybrid schedule with 3 on-site days per week
• At least one certification: CISSP, CISM, CCISO, GSLC, or CompTIA SecurityX
• Demonstrated technical leadership in SSE and RMF/A&A; risk resolution, product reviews, mentoring

Responsibilities

• Shape cybersecurity requirements and architectures; develop mitigations for mission capability
• Lead SSE and RMF/A&A planning; set priorities and review criteria
• Develop SSPs, SCTMs, risk reports, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring strategies
• Evaluate architectures, trust boundaries, interfaces, and data flows; guide security decisions
• Resolve complex remediation issues; coordinate test strategies and evidence for risk conclusions
• Integrate cybersecurity with engineering designs, acquisition docs, and lifecycle plans
• Lead technical discussions in IPTs; reconcile stakeholder recommendations
• Advise program managers with clear risk/cost/schedule tradeoffs
• Mentor engineers and perform ISSO/ISSM functions as needed

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Technical leadership

RMF/A&A planning

SSE

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field

Master's degree in related field (advantage)

DoD 8140 work-role qualification knowledge

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CCISO

GSLC

CompTIA Security+ / SecurityX

Job description

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Requisition Number:30639

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$98,280.00-$150,000.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:Senior

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 at HII – Mission Technologies HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies seeks a cybersecurity engineering professional supporting AFLCMC Fighters/Bombers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, through the DTIC Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract (IAC MAC). The position delivers technical analysis, engineering products, and acquisition support across weapon-system modernization and sustainment. Additional objectives are to integrate System Security Engineering (SSE), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Assessment and Authorization (A&A), and Department of the Air Force acquisition requirements across aircraft, avionics, weapon systems, embedded Operational Technology (OT), and connected mission technologies. This individual will serve as a senior technical lead and advisor for complex cybersecurity engineering efforts, directing technical execution, resolve ambiguous requirements, and mentor engineers while retaining ownership of critical deliverables, as well as advise government customers on defensible risk tradeoffs and coordinate solutions across engineering, acquisition, test, and sustainment stakeholders.

Work a hybrid schedule with at least three days on-site per week.

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• Shape cybersecurity requirements, evaluate aircraft and subsystem architectures, and develop practical mitigations that support mission capability and resilient system integration.
• Lead SSE and RMF/A&A planning across assigned programs; establish technical priorities, evidence expectations, and review criteria aligned with acquisition milestones.
• Lead development and technical review of SSPs, SCTMs, architecture analyses, assessment and risk reports, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring strategies supporting IATT and ATO.
• Evaluate complex architectures, trust boundaries, interfaces, data flows, and subsystem dependencies; guide security requirements and integration decisions for aircraft modernization.
• Resolve difficult control-tailoring, inheritance, vulnerability, and remediation issues; coordinate test strategies and assess whether evidence supports risk conclusions.
• Integrate cybersecurity requirements with engineering designs, program protection, acquisition documentation, airworthiness considerations, and lifecycle sustainment plans.
• Lead technical discussions in integrated product teams, engineering reviews, risk boards, and configuration reviews; reconcile competing stakeholder recommendations.
• Advise program managers and senior leaders using clear alternatives that balance mission effectiveness, technical risk, cost, schedule, and authorization readiness.
• Mentor engineers, review work products, and improve documentation quality and execution methods; perform designated ISSO/ISSM functions as program requirements dictate.

Minimum Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Relevant degree fields: cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, engineering, or related disciplines. Meet applicable DoD 8140 work-role qualification requirements.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required; ability to work a hybrid schedule with at least three days on-site per week.
• At least one certification: CISSP, CISM, CCISO, GSLC, or CompTIA SecurityX.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in SSE and RMF/A&A, complex risk resolution, engineering product review, customer advising, and mentoring within government acquisition or comparable programs.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls, avionics or comparable embedded mission systems, networking, segmentation, encryption, authentication, interfaces, security testing, and cybersecurity risk management. Strong analytical judgment, accountability, and written and verbal communication.

Preferred Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Aircraft or weapon-system acquisition experience; familiarity with program protection and multidisciplinary engineering reviews; familiarity with eMASS or comparable authorization tools.
• CCNA, CCNP, AWS specialty or advanced certification, or Microsoft Azure professional certification.

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

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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