Embedded DoD IT Systems Engineer (Cyber)

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental and vis­

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies seeks a technically strong Systems Engineer to support on-site operations at Point Mugu. This full-time role integrates with the customer’s IT and cyber team to support local mission systems and ensure alignment with WD/Mugu operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on IT experience in system administration, imaging, hardening, cybersecurity compliance, and daily DoD support. A Secret clearance is required or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or 0 years with Masters in related field.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems, workstation and server management.
• Security hardening standards (e.g., STIGs).
• System patching and vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

• 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 with customer IT/IA staff to ensure cybersecurity and IT process alignment.
• Serve as a connector between local government teams and HII technical personnel to ensure WD/Mugu operations alignment.
• Support patch management, including applying updates and vulnerability remediation.
• Document configurations, maintain system inventory, and adhere to local IT processes.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Windows OS

Vulnerability remediation

Networking basics

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows Server administration

GPO management

RedHat environments

Job description

HII Mission Technologies seeks a technically strong Systems Engineer to support on-site operations at Point Mugu. This full-time role integrates with the customer’s IT and cyber team to support local mission systems and ensure alignment with WD/Mugu operations.

The ideal candidate has hands-on IT experience in system administration, imaging, hardening, cybersecurity compliance, and daily DoD support. A Secret clearance is required or ability to obtain one.