Full Job Description
Requisition Number: 30188
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $70,370.00 - $95,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
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!!!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking talented and motivated security professionals to join our team!
Position Summary:
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer - ISSO to join our team supporting the Air Force's Mobility Air Force Distributed Mission Operations (MAF DMO) program. In this role, you'll work alongside the Cybersecurity Team Lead and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to protect mission-critical systems through the effective application of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), ensuring compliance with DoD policy, regulations, and best practices.You'll be hands-on with RMF deliverables, vulnerability scanning and remediation, system configuration validation, and collaboration with network and system engineers to maintain accreditation standards.This position is on-site only-no remote or hybrid options are available.
Come support our work with the Air Force's Mobility Air Force Distributed Mission Operations (MAF DMO) program and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!
Details below!
Essential Job Responsibilities
Designs and implements information assurance and security engineering systems with requirements of business continuity, operations security, cryptography, forensics, regulatory compliance, internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation), physical security analysis (including facilities analysis, and security management). Assesses and mitigates system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle. Validates system security requirements definition and analysis. Establishes system security designs. Implements security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures. Verifies security requirements; performs system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities. Supports secure systems operations and maintenance. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Serve as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for MAF DMO networks Support all phases of RMF, including:
- Risk management strategy and policies
- Awareness and training
- Security control implementation and validation
- Assessments, continuous monitoring, authorization, and remediation
- Ensure MAF DMO IT assets are evaluated for cybersecurity risk and that residual risks are documented and mitigated in accordance with DoDI 8-10.01 and the RMF security package
- Author and update cybersecurity documentation (e.g., SSPs, ISAs, POA&Ms, program policies)
- Perform security configuration and STIG validation for operating systems and network devices
- Conduct and review ACAS/Nessus vulnerability scans, analyze results, and coordinate patching
- Audit hardware/software against approved baselines to ensure compliance
- Monitor and review audit logs in tools such as Splunk for suspicious or unauthorized activity
- Collaborate with engineers to ensure all systems remain in compliance with current accreditation
Minimum Qualifications
- 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. (Level 2)
- Certification: DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, GSEC)
- Broad knowledge of network accreditation, Platform IT (PIT) determinations, and Authority to Operate (ATO)documentation
- U.S. citizenship and a current or active DoD Secret clearance (must be maintained throughout employment)
Preferred Requirements
- Hands-on experience with: Nessus/ACAS, Splunk, OpenRMF Professional, Evaluate STIG, STIG Viewer, RHEL/Linux, Ansible
- Familiarity with eMASS for RMF package management
- Experience performing STIG compliance for both Windows and Linux environments
- Knowledge of DoDI 8500.01, NIST 800-53 security controls, and vulnerability management best practices
- Previous Air Force or DoD cybersecurity experience, particularly in distributed mission operations or simulator environments
- Relevant security certifications beyond IAT Level II, such as CISSP, CASP+, or CEH
Physical Requirements
- May require working in an office, industrial, or laboratory environment.
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.
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. 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.