Cyber Architect (Cyber Architect 3) 28590

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 103,194 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental, vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking a Cyber Architect to support the 32nd Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB, NV. The role involves designing and modernizing secure cyber training environments for advanced cyber warfare instruction.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in cybersecurity engineering, experience with relevant architectures, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical plans, financial planning tools, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in a related field.
• Experience designing secure cyber, network, or virtualized architectures.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design secure cyber environments and networks.
• Develop high-level cyber architecture diagrams.
• Guide RMF requirements at the architectural level.

Skills

Experience designing secure cyber architectures

Strong understanding of NIST RMF

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

VMware

Cyber ranges

Job description

Cyber Architect (Cyber Architect 3) 28590

Requisition Number: 28590

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $103,194.00 - $140,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: SeniorHI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision‑making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership Capability Framework

• 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.

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Cyber Architect to support the 32nd Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB, NV. The 32nd Weapons Squadron develops and trains the Air Force’s most skilled cyber warfare professionals. The Cyber Architect will design, develop, and modernize secure cyber training and operational environments that support the Cyber Warfare Operations Weapons Instructor Course. This role ensures that mission environments, cyber ranges, and training systems are securely architected, integrated, and capable of supporting advanced cyber warfare instruction.

What We’re Looking For

Cyber Architecture & System Design

• Design secure cyber environments, networks, and mission‑training systems used in the Cyber Warfare Ops Weapons Instructor Course.
• Develop high‑level cyber architecture diagrams, system models, and integration plans.
• Define the security requirements for new systems, upgrades, and mission training capabilities.
• Ensure cyber environments are aligned with Air Force doctrine, cyber TTPs, and emerging threats.

Cybersecurity Engineering & Integration

• Develop secure configurations, boundary protections, and segmentation strategies.
• Support integration of cyber ranges, mission systems, virtual infrastructure, and training networks.
• Collaborate with instructors, operators, and engineers to build realistic cyber‑warfare scenarios.

Security Compliance & Risk Management

• Guide RMF requirements at the architectural level (SSP, controls, inheritance, system categorization).
• Partner with ISSOs and ATO teams to ensure designs meet NIST and DoD security standards.
• Recommend mitigations for technical and operational cybersecurity risks.

Threat‑Informed Design

• Incorporate threat intelligence and adversary TTPs into architectural decisions.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities and design resilient architectures that support defensive and offensive cyber training.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as the technical authority for cyber architecture across the 32nd WPS training environment.
• Provide guidance to ISSOs, cyber analysts, and system administrators.
• Work with operational squadrons, MAJCOMs, and joint partners to ensure interoperability.

What You Will Do

• 5 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a related field; 3 years relevant experience with a Master's in a related field; 0 years relevant experience with a PhD or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or high school diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Experience designing secure cyber, network, or virtualized architectures.
• Strong understanding of NIST RMF, DoD cybersecurity standards, and mission systems.
• Experience with VMware, virtual environments, or cyber ranges.
• Background in cybersecurity engineering, network engineering, or cyber operations.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to instructors, operators, and leadership.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Air Force cyber training, WIC courses, or cyber ranges.
• Experience with adversary emulation or threat‑informed defense.
• Technical certifications (CASP+, CISSP, CCSP, CySA+, CEH, etc.).
• Experience integrating cyber systems across classified networks and mission enclaves.

Benefits

Competitive benefits include best‑in‑class medical, dental, vision plans; 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; and early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

EEO Statement

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 [e-mail] 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 e‑mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.