Edge Information Systems Security Engineer

• You will provide expert cybersecurity engineering support to edge system stakeholders-including system owners, information security professionals, system engineers, and administrators-to ensure systems remain in full technical alignment with organizational security requirements.
• In this role, you translate cybersecurity policies, controls, and risk management guidance into actionable engineering recommendations that strengthen the security posture of distributed and mission critical edge environments.
• Key responsibilities include evaluating system architectures, identifying security gaps, and advising teams on secure design principles, hardening strategies, and compliance obligations.
• You will review technical implementations, validate control effectiveness, and guide stakeholders through security engineering activities related to system upgrades, deployments, and operational changes.
• You may also support security assessments, documentation development, boundary protection planning, and risk remediation recommendations.
• Additionally, you will travel up to 25% annually to engage with field sites, perform on site technical reviews, collaborate with local stakeholders, and ensure edge systems are designed, configured, and maintained in accordance with organizational and mission focused security expectations.

• 2-9+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field OR
• 0-7+ years experience with Masters in related field OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 6-13+ years relevant experience.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible hands-on experience as an information systems security professional

Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the following

• Implementing and facilitating the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) within the DoD/IC
• Applying secure configuration concepts, protocols, and security methodologies to local and Enterprise systems
• Developing and implementing organizational-level cybersecurity programs, such as continuous monitoring, vulnerability managements, or incident response
• Capturing, analyzing, and decomposing cybersecurity requirements applicable to information systems and developing solutions to address those requirements
• Securing and evaluating information systems for compliance with DISA STIGs
• Excellent initiative, motivation, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Active TS/SCI w/ ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a CI poly.

Preferred Requirements

• Demonstrated hands-on proficiency and expertise in the following areas:
• Configuring or operating industry-standard cybersecurity toolsets such as ACAS, Trellix, Splunk, ePO, Rapid7, and similar solutions
• Operating ServiceNows Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM) module to maintain an Information Systems body of evidence
• Employing cyber resiliency engineering practices to include the methods, processes, modeling, and analytical techniques to identify and analyze proposed cybersecurity solutions
• Working with a wide-range of vendors and technologies including Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, VMWare, NetApp, ServiceNow, etc., Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Cisco Network Systems, Computer Security, Cyberspace, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Documentation, Enterprise Protection, Environmental Work, Federal Government, Government, Hardware Development, High School Diploma, IT Requirements, Incident Response, Industry Standards, Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE), Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Integrated Circuits (ICs), Internet Security, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Product Family, NetApp Storage Systems, Network Architecture/Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Process Modeling, Regulatory Compliance, Reverse Engineering, Risk, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Analysis, Security Architecture, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), ServiceNow, Software Development, Splunk, Sustainability, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Top Secret Clearance, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Defense (DoD), United States Military, VMWare, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel

The selected candidate will contribute to a high-impact government program focused on enhancing and securing mission-critical systems and environments. The program is scheduled to launch in early 2026 and due to the classified nature of the mission and the sensitivity of the operational environment, an active TS/SCI security clearance will be required. Candidate must be willing to obtain and maintain a CI poly.

Information Assurance Engineer 2: $85,371 - $118,529

Information Assurance Engineer 3: $104,519 - $140,599

Information Assurance Engineer 4: $135,472 - $192,103

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.

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., HII’s Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives. This position is part of our Cyber and Intelligence division, which plays a critical role in supporting Enterprise-Level Security and Modernization efforts across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, physical facilities, and personnel operations., The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the roles location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HIIs Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the roles function and a candidates education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive., Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division provides a wide range of professional services through its Fleet Support, Integrated Missions Solutions, Nuclear & Environmental, and Oil & Gas groups. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs nearly 37,000 people operating both domestically and internationally.

Company Size: 10,000 employees or more