Cyber Architect 4
About The Position
This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. HII’s Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams: Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment. Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships. Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results. Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners. Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities. Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose. These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission.
Requirements
- 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- Relevant degree fields: cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, engineering, or related disciplines.
- Meet applicable DoD 8140 work-role qualification requirements.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance required; ability to work a hybrid schedule with at least three days on-site per week.
- At least one certification: CISSP, CISM, CCISO, GSLC, or CompTIA SecurityX.
- Demonstrated technical leadership in SSE and RMF/A&A, complex risk resolution, engineering product review, customer advising, and mentoring within government acquisition or comparable programs.
- Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls, avionics or comparable embedded mission systems, networking, segmentation, encryption, authentication, interfaces, security testing, and cybersecurity risk management.
- Strong analytical judgment, accountability, and written and verbal communication.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Aircraft or weapon-system acquisition experience; familiarity with program protection and multidisciplinary engineering reviews; familiarity with eMASS or comparable authorization tools.
- CCNA, CCNP, AWS specialty or advanced certification, or Microsoft Azure professional certification.
Responsibilities
- Shape cybersecurity requirements, evaluate aircraft and subsystem architectures, and develop practical mitigations that support mission capability and resilient system integration.
- Lead SSE and RMF/A&A planning across assigned programs; establish technical priorities, evidence expectations, and review criteria aligned with acquisition milestones.
- Lead development and technical review of SSPs, SCTMs, architecture analyses, assessment and risk reports, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring strategies supporting IATT and ATO.
- Evaluate complex architectures, trust boundaries, interfaces, data flows, and subsystem dependencies; guide security requirements and integration decisions for aircraft modernization.
- Resolve difficult control-tailoring, inheritance, vulnerability, and remediation issues; coordinate test strategies and assess whether evidence supports risk conclusions.
- Integrate cybersecurity requirements with engineering designs, program protection, acquisition documentation, airworthiness considerations, and lifecycle sustainment plans.
- Lead technical discussions in integrated product teams, engineering reviews, risk boards, and configuration reviews; reconcile competing stakeholder recommendations.
- Advise program managers and senior leaders using clear alternatives that balance mission effectiveness, technical risk, cost, schedule, and authorization readiness.
- Mentor engineers, review work products, and improve documentation quality and execution methods; perform designated ISSO/ISSM functions as program requirements dictate.
Benefits
- 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 may include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
