Security Control Assessor (SCA)

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries seeks a Security Controls Assessor to strengthen the security posture of information systems within a government program launching in early 2026. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and offers a competitive salary range.

Responsibilities include reviewing security documentation, assessing controls, identifying vulnerabilities, and supporting incident response. Ideal candidates have DoD/IC experience and strong technical reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Two years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a related field; or 0 years with a Master's in related field; or 6 years with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in related field; or 3 years with a Master's in related field; or 9 years with a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, validate, and strengthen the security posture of information systems.
• Review security documentation and assess management, operational, and technical controls.
• Identify vulnerabilities and remediation requirements; support incident response activities.

Skills

Risk management

Security reporting

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows

RHEL

Active Directory

ACAS

Antivirus

Job description

Requisition Number: 28691

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $102,831.00 - $150,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Mid

The selected candidate will contribute to a high-impact government program focused on enhancing and securing mission‑critical systems and environments. The program is scheduled to launch in early 2026 and due to the classified nature of the mission and the sensitivity of the operational environment, an active TS/SCI security clearance will be required.

What you will do

The Security Controls Assessor plays a critical role in evaluating, validating, and strengthening the security posture of information systems across the organization. This position is responsible for reviewing system security documentation, assessing the effectiveness of management, operational, and technical controls, and identifying vulnerabilities or deficiencies requiring remediation. The assessor supports incident response activities, evaluates new technologies for security risks, and produces comprehensive reporting to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and requirements.

What we are looking for

Engineer Info Assurance 2: 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.

Engineer Info Assurance 3: 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

• Technical understanding of Enterprise operating systems, components, protocols, and services (i.e., Windows, RHEL, Active Directory, ACAS, AV, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience applying the Risk Management Framework to secure Enterprise information systems in the DoD/IC space.
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation, such as Security Assessment Reports, System Security Plans, Plan of Action and Milestones, Security Controls Traceability Matrices, etc.
• Active TS/SCI government security clearance required to start.

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.

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.