Cyber Engineer - 27644

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. • Annapolis Junction, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies has a need for a Cyber Engineer who will be responsible for guiding systems through the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle and ensuring all security controls are properly designed, implemented, documented, and assessed. This role leads efforts to obtain and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) for mission‑critical government systems and ensures compliance with relevant federal cybersecurity policies, standards, and directives. The position will require onsite work located in Annapolis Junction, MD.

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.
• Comprehensive understanding of the RMF process (NIST SP 800‑37, 800‑53, CNSSI 1253, and related guidance).
• Experience developing and validating Cross‑Domain and boundary security controls.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity governance frameworks, system accreditation processes, and federal security policy.
• Ability to provide technical solutions to complex cybersecurity compliance challenges.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to translate technical security concepts into operational recommendations.
• Knowledge of security assessment procedures, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring practices.
• Clearance: SECRET security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the system through all RMF steps, including categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Design, document, and validate Cross‑Domain security controls to ensure compliant data transfer and system segmentation.
• Develop and maintain all required RMF and cybersecurity documentation, including the System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and Security Assessment Report (SAR).
• Prepare systems for ATO packages, assessments, and audits, ensuring readiness for Authorizing Official review.
• Coordinate with security assessors, ISSOs, system owners, and engineering teams to ensure controls are correctly implemented and evidenced.
• Conduct risk identification and provide recommendations for mitigation and remediation.
• Support continuous monitoring activities, including vulnerability assessments, configuration audits, and control updates.
• Stay current on federal cybersecurity policies, frameworks, tools, and emerging security threats.
• Communicate technical security requirements to non‑technical stakeholders and support decision-making processes across functional units.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior