ISSE (Engineer Info Assurance 4) - 29776

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) Savings

Wellness resources

Employee assistance

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Bonus opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the AFSOC Technology, Integration, and Support Cooperative (TISC) in Mary Esther, FL. You will provide cybersecurity engineering, security architecture, risk analysis, and RMF engineering across cloud-based, on-premises, and mobile mission environments.

Join a team supporting Air Force Special Operations Command, contributing to secure system design, implementation, and continuous monitoring, with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting cybersecurity engineering activities in cloud, hybrid, and enterprise IT environments.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, GSLC, CISSP-ISSEP, SECURITY X).
• Experience supporting RMF, security control implementation, cybersecurity assessments, and continuous monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity engineering: advise and support system engineers across SDLC, integrate cybersecurity requirements, and recommend secure implementations.
• Vulnerability management: manage ACAS, STIG Manager, SCAP assessments, SBOM analysis, and related tools; assess risks and recommend mitigations.
• RMF and authorization support: provide technical RMF expertise, develop SARs/POA&Ms, evaluate changes and support risk-based decisions.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

RMF & Authorization

Vulnerability management

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD or JD in related field

High School Diploma with 13 years' experience

Job description

Requisition Number: 29776
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $106,472.00 - $150,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Senior HI

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 Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• 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.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!!

We are seeking talented and motivated Engineering Professionals to join our team!

Position Summary

HII: Mission Technologies DMATS Program is looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the AFSOC Technology, Integration, and Support Cooperative (TISC) located in Mary Esther, Florida. The selected candidate will provide cybersecurity engineering, security architecture, technical risk analysis, and RMF engineering support across cloud-based, on-premises, enterprise transport and mobile mission environments.

Come support our work with Air Force Special Operations Command and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity Engineering
  • Advise and support system engineers throughout the system development lifecycle by integrating cybersecurity requirements, evaluating technical risk, and recommending secure implementation approaches.
  • Evaluate proposed system designs, architectures, technologies, and configuration changes and cloud implementations to identify cybersecurity risks and recommend appropriate mitigations.
  • Identify cybersecurity risks and provide engineering recommendations to support secure system implementation, operation and sustainment.
  • Assess implemented cybersecurity controls to validate their effectiveness and recommend engineering improvements that enhance overall security posture of supported information systems.
• Vulnerability Management
  • Manage enterprise vulnerability management capabilities including ACAS, STIG Manager, SCAP assessments, SBOM analysis, and related cybersecurity assessment technologies.
  • Perform vulnerability and compliance assessments to identify security weaknesses, validate cybersecurity control implementation, and assess overall security posture.
  • Analyze vulnerability assessment results, evaluate technical and operational risk, and recommend risk-based remediation strategies to system stakeholders.
  • Support continuous monitoring by validating remediation efforts, tracking vulnerability trends, and communicating significant cybersecurity risks to system stakeholders.
• RMF and Authorization Support
  • Support information systems throughout the RMF lifecycle by providing technical expertise for security control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
  • Develop technical content for RMF documentation including Security Assessment Reports (SARs), POA&Ms, security control implementation evidence, and authorization packages.
  • Evaluate proposed system changes to determine their impact on cybersecurity posture.
  • Provide technical recommendations to ISSMs, system engineers, and system stakeholders to support informed risk-based decisions.

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.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity engineering activities in cloud, hybrid, and enterprise information technology environments.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, GSLC, CISSP-ISSEP, SECURITY X)
• Experience supporting RMF, security control implementation, cybersecurity assessments, and continuous monitoring with DoD/DoW information systems.
• Experience evaluating technical cybersecurity risk and developing engineering recommendations for system stakeholders.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting AFSOC, USSOCOM, or Joint environments.
• Experience supporting AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, containerized workloads, and cloud-native security architectures.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline security.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures and capabilities.
• Experience supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation technologies (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, or similar).
• Experience with enterprise SIEM platforms including SPLUNK, WAZUH, Elastic Security or equivalent technologies.
• Experience with ACAS, STIG Manager, SCAP assessments, SBOM analysis, Trellix, Trend Micro, and related cybersecurity assessment technologies.
• Experience supporting mobile platforms and mobile device security.
• Advanced cybersecurity engineering certifications such as Security X, CISSP-ISSEP or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

• May require working in an office

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.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Find the role that’s right for you. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, https://vimeo.com/732533072

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• 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
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions.
• If applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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. Our 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.

Do You Need Assistance?

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.

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