SOCOM Network Security Engineer (Cyber Architect)

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 98,280 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) – Mission Technologies’ STINGRAI program seeks a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures across DoD environments in Tampa, FL. The role requires building firewall configurations, cloud security, and cross‑functional collaboration to protect critical missions.

The ideal candidate has DoD/Cyber security experience, DoD policy knowledge, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience providing network security engineering or cybersecurity support to SOCOM, DoD agencies, or other government defense programs.
• Knowledge of DoD network security policies, firewall administration, and secure network architecture best practices.
• Experience configuring and maintaining firewalls, network switches, wireless infrastructure, and virtual/cloud security appliances.
• Ability to translate security requirements into compliant network configurations aligned with DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis of security incidents and implementing risk mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute network security maintenance regimens to support secure and resilient operations.
• Configure and maintain physical and virtual firewalls, including cloud-based security appliances, in accordance with DoD and SOCOM requirements.
• Work closely with the customer’s Security Officer to support and enhance the organization’s security program.
• Implement the technical aspects of the customer’s cybersecurity program, ensuring compliance with applicable DoD policies.
• Facilitate internal and external security audits, assessments, and inspections.
• Translate cybersecurity and operational requirements into compliant and secure network configurations.
• Provide full lifecycle support for firewalls, switches, wireless networks, and associated network security components.
• Monitor network performance and implement improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and security.
• Perform root cause analysis of security incidents and network-related events; develop and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, document, and maintain complex network configurations and architecture documentation.
• Analyze existing network schemas and configurations to identify vulnerabilities and recommend security enhancements.
• Apply structured engineering methodologies to plan, coordinate, and implement network security projects.

Skills

SOCOM experience

DoD security policies

Firewall administration

Network security

Security auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Firewall appliances

Cloud security

Virtual networks

Network switches

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) – Mission Technologies’ STINGRAI program seeks a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures across DoD environments in Tampa, FL. The role requires building firewall configurations, cloud security, and cross‑functional collaboration to protect critical missions.

The ideal candidate has DoD/Cyber security experience, DoD policy knowledge, and strong documentation skills.