NUCLEAR SECURITY OFFICER

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Newport News Shipbuilding is seeking a Nuclear Security Officer to provide security for facilities, personnel, and assets. You will enforce security rules, conduct patrols, and support emergency responses aboard naval vessels and facilities in Newport News, VA.

The role requires the ability to meet fitness and training requirements, including radiological and nuclear security instruction, with the potential for required security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to run, kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb stairs and incline/vertical ladders.
• Pass respirator fit test and lift and carry 40 lbs.
• Able to work indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions as well as at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
• Flexible to work assigned shift on a rotating schedule.
• Complete written and practical radiological and nuclear security training and qualify with weapons (handgun and shotgun).
• Capable of obtaining a security clearance within a prescribed timeframe.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical security to safeguard facilities, personnel, and property.
• Detect and correct security violations and enforce company rules and regulations.
• Write incident reports as necessary and provide access controls to facilities and sensitive areas aboard naval ships.
• Perform security and safety patrol duties and provide emergency response support to all areas of the facility, waterfront, and ships.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NUCLEAR SECURITY OFFICER

Location: Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jul 29, 2026

Req ID: 41824

Team: O15 SECURITY

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: Multiple

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $50,564.80 to $63,356.80

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

The Role

The selected candidate will provide physical security to safeguard facilities, personnel, and property. Be able to detect and correct security violations, enforce company rules and regulations associated with Industrial and Nuclear Security, and write incident reports as necessary. Provide access controls to facilities and sensitive areas aboard naval nuclear aircraft carriers and submarines.

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Perform security and safety patrol duties, and provide emergency response support to all areas of the facility, waterfront, and ships.

Must Have

• Candidate must be able to run, kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb stairs and incline/vertical ladders.
• Must take and pass a respirator fit test, lift and carry 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work indoors/outdoors year round in all weather conditions as well as be able to work at extreme heights or small confined spaces.
• Must be able to work assigned shift as production needs, and flexibility to work a rotating schedule.
• Candidate must be able to successfully complete written and practical radiological and nuclear security training, and must qualify with weapons (handgun and shotgun).
• Candidate must be capable of obtaining a security clearance within a prescribed timeframe.
• Candidate must be able to understand written instructions and have good communication skills (verbal and written).

Nice to Have

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Prior Law Enforcement, Security, or Military experience preferred.

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. HII's diverse 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.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.