Requisition Number: 25137
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $94,167.00 - $120,000.00
Security Clearance: Secret
Level of Experience: Senior
This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
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Job Description
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Cyber Architect that will serve as a key technical leader supporting the Joint Staff enclave used for exercises throughout the year. This position is part of a dedicated cyber and systems support team responsible for ensuring that mission-critical environments are fully functional, cyber compliant, and tailored for exercise-specific requirements. This solution set provides consistent, ready-to-use infrastructure that supports integration, execution, and evaluation of key Joint Force technologies (e.g., JTT and JLVC) and ensures they are employed effectively during high-profile exercises leading into FY27. The Cyber Architect will coordinate closely with exercise planners, technical stakeholders, and system developers to ensure the secure and efficient operation of Joint Staff-developed software and environments. This position will support the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) Joint Staff J7(JS J-7) contract at our Suffolk, VA Joint Staff Complex.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain secure, compliant system architectures within the Joint Staff TS enclave.
Ensure environments are maintained to the latest cybersecurity and configuration management standards.
Oversee application and system updates for Joint Staff and JSA-developed software.
Prepare and tailor environments for year-round exercise use.
Provide technical support during major test events, integrations, and execution periods.
Respond to Exercise Control Group (ECG) support requests to ensure environment uptime.
Ensure systems and software meet DoD cybersecurity requirements and accreditation standards (e.g., RMF, STIGs, ACAS scans).
Manage system hardening, vulnerability mitigation, and audit readiness.
Customize environments to support varying exercise needs based on event-specific requirements gathered during planning conferences and coordination meetings.
Support system configuration and creation of exercise-specific assets.
Collaborate with EOD TTB, JExD, JLVC J7 planners, and other key stakeholders to understand event objectives and ensure system readiness.
Provide technical briefings or out-briefs as needed.
Support early standup and expansion of environments.
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.
Must have an active Secret security clearance.
Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CASP+, CISSP).
Excellent analytical, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic operational environment.
Willingness to participate in rotational on-call and after-hours support as mission requires.
Preferred Requirements
7+ years of experience in cyber architecture, systems engineering, or related fields within DoD or other government IT environments.
Experience supporting classified DoD networks (preferably Top Secret or TS/SCI environments).
Hands-on experience with:
Secure enclave design
Cross-domain solutions
DoD software deployment and integration
Virtualized and containerized environments (VMware, Docker, Kubernetes)
Prior involvement in military exercise environments, including support during execution and planning phases.
Familiarity with Joint Staff-developed tools such as JLVC, JTT, and related tech stacks.
Demonstrated experience in cyber compliance efforts (RMF, DISA STIGs, eMASS, ACAS, Nessus, etc.).
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.
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.
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. Our 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.
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.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
