Cyber Network Analysis Tech Junior/Mid level

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 115,642 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries in Virginia seeks a Cyber Network Analysis Tech at junior/mid-level. The role involves performing cybersecurity assessments, optimizing security tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security practices.

Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of security frameworks, proficiency in scripting languages, and an active TS/SCI security clearance. Competitive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) savings, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in configuring and managing security tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, industry standards, and best practices.
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to analyze and respond to security incidents swiftly.
• Knowledge of network and systems administration.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize security tools to mitigate security threats.
• Collaborate with teams to design and implement new security capabilities.
• Develop and document security procedures and incident response plans.
• Participate in incident response activities and perform forensic analysis.
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities across the infrastructure.
• Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and conduct security assessments.
• Maintain records of security configurations and incidents to support audits.

Skills

Configuring and managing security tools

Understanding of security frameworks

Knowledge of programming/scripting languages

Communication and teamwork skills

Analyzing and responding to security incidents

Knowledge of network and systems administration

Familiarity with cloud security principles

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Active TS/SCI security clearance

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM solutions

Antivirus solutions

Job description

Cyber Network Analysis Tech Junior/Mid level

Requisition Number:29091

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $115,642.00 - $135,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Mid

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.

Job Description

Performs cyber security assessments of systems and networks within the networking environment or enclave and identifies systems that deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. Evaluates incident response procedures and capabilities. Exploits system and network vulnerabilities and misconfigurations for purposes of gathering data from target or adversary automated information systems or networks and to enable operations and intelligence collection capabilities. Leverages computer networks to disrupt, deny, degrade, or destroy information resident in computers and computer networks, or the computers and networks themselves.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize security tools such as intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), firewall rules, antivirus, and SIEM solutions to effectively detect and mitigate security threats.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and implement new security capabilities.
• Develop and document security procedures, incident response plans, and playbooks to guide SOC team members in handling security incidents and events effectively.
• Participate in incident response activities, including analyzing and containing security incidents, performing forensics analysis, and assisting with post‑incident reviews.
• Identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities across the organization's infrastructure and applications.
• Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends and integrate threat intelligence into SOC operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards and conduct security assessments as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of security configurations, incidents, and procedures to support audits and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in configuring and managing security tools and technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and antivirus solutions.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, industry standards, and best practices.
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and scripting tasks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to analyze and respond to security incidents swiftly and effectively.
• Knowledge of network and systems administration.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and practices.
• Attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

Higher‑level cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP or equivalent are strongly desired.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, or laboratory environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, a 401(k) savings plan, financial planning tools, life insurance, employee discounts, paid holidays and paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and early‑childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

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. Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.