Requisition Number: 30930
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $106,994.00 - $152,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Mid
SummaryHII - Mission Technologies is seeking an
Information Assurance Engineer to provide direct support to an existing government customer within the DoW CIO organization. This position will play a critical role in securing the VIPER engineering model-an RF environment channel emulation tool-so it can be accredited for installation on the DoW CIO network. Responsibilities will include creating all required RMF artifacts and documentation from the ground up and guiding the product through the full accreditation process.
This role requires close coordination with the DoW CIO ISSM and other government stakeholders to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and the successful attainment of an ATO.
This opportunity is located in Arlington, Virginia and currently requires on-site work Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Fridays.
What you will do• Lead the RMF lifecycle for software being deployed on government networks.
• Develop, review, and maintain accreditation documentation (SSP, SAR, POA&M, etc.).
• Coordinate with system owners, developers, ISSOs, and government stakeholders to address security requirements.
• Perform security control implementation, validation, and evidence collection.
• Support security assessments and respond to findings.
• Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 and agency-specific cybersecurity directives.
• Track progress toward ATO approval and support continuous monitoring.
What we are looking for (minimum qualifications)- 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.
- Experience supporting RMF, cybersecurity compliance, or system accreditation activities for government systems.
- Hands-on experience developing RMF artifacts and accreditation documentation (SSP, SAR, POA&M, etc.).
- Knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and federal cybersecurity standards.
- Strong understanding of ATO processes for government networks.
- Must hold an active CompTIA certification qualifying for DoD 8570/8140 IAM or IAT requirements (e.g., Security+, CASP+, or equivalent).
- Clearance: Must have an active SECRET level security clearance.
Physical RequirementsMay 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.
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.
