Junior Cyber Architect (Cyber Architect 1) - 30141

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is seeking a Junior Cyber Architect to help design, build, and sustain cyber defenses for critical operations. You will engage on the front lines of digital protection, shaping architectures across Linux, networking, and secure software development.

The position is onsite in Columbia, MD, with opportunities to work on DoD/C5ISR-related cyber systems, while growing skills in risk management, vulnerability assessment, and incident response within a collaborative

Qualifications

• 0 years' relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Strong Linux, networking, and scripting skills in Bash, Python, and Perl.
• Familiar with vulnerability scanning tools and DISA STIG/NIST RMF frameworks.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new cyber systems and architectures for external customer enterprise-wide networks.
• Integrate new security features into existing infrastructure and create cybersecurity artifacts.
• Identify risks and engineer mitigation strategies.
• Oversee security lifecycle: requirements, testing, hardening, incident response, and disaster recovery.

Skills

Linux

Networking

Bash

Python

Perl

NIST 800-53

NIST 800-171

DISA STIG

Vulnerability scanning

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years experience

Tools

SCAP

Nessus

Anchore

SonarQube

Fortify

Docker

eMASS

RMF

Security+

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Junior Cyber Architect (Cyber Architect 1) - 30141

Location: Columbia, MD, Maryland, United States

Requisition Number:30141

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$77,441.00-$110,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:College

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 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.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring a high‑impact Junior Cyber Architect to engineer the next generation of cybersecurity defenses. In this role, you’ll help design, build, and sustain powerful cyber infrastructures that safeguard critical operations and strengthen national security. Every day puts you on the front lines of digital protection, where you’ll dive into emerging technologies, sharpen your expertise, and push the boundaries to keep our security posture at the top of the industry.

This position is onsite in Columbia, MD, where you’ll collaborate with elite cyber professionals and contribute directly to mission‑driven innovation.

• Cyber Architecture: Design and develop new systems, applications, and solutions for external customer enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks.
• Security Integration: Integrate new architectural features into existing infrastructure, and design cybersecurity architectural artifacts.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify risks and engineer innovative mitigation strategies.
• Security Lifecycle: Ensure security is established and maintained for operations, covering:
  • Security requirements definition and risk assessment.
  • Vulnerability testing/scanning and systems hardening.
  • Incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of Linux operating system.
• Knowledgeable in networking.
• Experience with Bash, Python, and Perl scripts.
• Experience with vulnerability scan application such as SCAP, Nessus, Anchore, SonarQube, and Fortify.
• Familiar in implementing DISA STIG configurations.
• Familiar with NIST 800-53 and 171.
• Able to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Software development experience with Python, Java, and C++.
• Familiar with docker containers.
• Familiar with eMASS and RMF.
• Experience in working agile environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge in ATO process.
• DoD 8570 baseline certifications such as CompTIA Security+.
• An active US level Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

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. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

We offer competitive benefits such as 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; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and 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.

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.

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