Cyber Architect 2 - 27663

HII's Mission Technologies division•Suffolk, VA

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About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Cyber Architect to support the Joint Training Synthetic Environment (JTSE) for the Joint Staff J7. In this role, you will help design and enhance secure enterprise architectures that support critical training and mission systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex security challenges, guiding architecture decisions, and ensuring systems remain resilient against emerging threats.

Requirements

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.
Must have an active Secret Security Clearance
Working knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, and CIS Controls
Experience across several cybersecurity domains including:
Network security
Identity and access management
Application and endpoint security
Cloud security
Familiarity with secure architecture design for on prem, cloud, or hybrid environments
Understanding of system hardening standards such as DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, ACAS, Qualys)
Knowledge of SIEM/SOAR platforms and log analysis (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel)
Understanding of secure network components (firewalls, segmentation, IDS/IPS, VPNs)
Experience with identity and access controls (RBAC, MFA, PKI, SSO)
Knowledge of secure protocols (TLS, SSH, IPsec)
Ability to review architecture diagrams and identify security risks
Familiarity with configuration and compliance automation (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools)

Nice To Haves

Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, CCSP, TOGAF, or GIAC
Experience securing cloud workloads (AWS, Azure, or similar)
Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows
Knowledge of container and Kubernetes security, and Infrastructure as Code security best practices

Responsibilities

Design and develop secure systems, applications, and architectures for enterprise wide cyber environments
Define and maintain system security requirements, conduct risk assessments, and support security testing and evaluation
Perform systems hardening, vulnerability assessments, incident response support, and disaster recovery planning
Integrate new security capabilities into existing infrastructures and resolve architecture and testing issues
Create and maintain security controls documentation, standards, and architectural patterns