Cyber Architect (Cyber Architect 3)

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Cyber Architect to support the 32nd Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB, NV. The 32nd Weapons Squadron develops and trains the Air Force’s most skilled cyber warfare professionals. The Cyber Architect will design, develop, and modernize secure cyber training and operational environments that support the Cyber Warfare Operations Weapons Instructor Course. This role ensures that mission environments, cyber ranges, and training systems are securely architected, integrated, and capable of supporting advanced cyber warfare instruction.

What We’re Looking For:

Cyber Architecture & System Design

• Design secure cyber environments, networks, and mission-training systems used in the Cyber Warfare Ops Weapons Instructor Course.

• Develop high-level cyber architecture diagrams, system models, and integration plans.

• Define the security requirements for new systems, upgrades, and mission training capabilities.

• Ensure cyber environments are aligned with Air Force doctrine, cyber TTPs, and emerging threats.

Cybersecurity Engineering & Integration

• Develop secure configurations, boundary protections, and segmentation strategies.

• Support integration of cyber ranges, mission systems, virtual infrastructure, and training networks.

• Collaborate with instructors, operators, and engineers to build realistic cyber-warfare scenarios.

Security Compliance & Risk Management

• Guide RMF requirements at the architectural level (SSP, controls, inheritance, system categorization).

• Partner with ISSOs and ATO teams to ensure designs meet NIST and DoD security standards.

• Recommend mitigations for technical and operational cybersecurity risks.

Threat-Informed Design

• Incorporate threat intelligence and adversary TTPs into architectural decisions.

• Evaluate vulnerabilities and design resilient architectures that support defensive and offensive cyber training.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as the technical authority for cyber architecture across the 32nd WPS training environment.

• Provide guidance to ISSOs, cyber analysts, and system administrators.

• Work with operational squadrons, MAJCOMs, and joint partners to ensure interoperability

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

• Experience designing secure cyber, network, or virtualized architectures

• Experience designing secure cyber, network, or virtualized architectures

• Strong understanding of NIST RMF, DoD cybersecurity standards, and mission systems

• Experience with VMware, virtual environments, or cyber ranges

• Background in cybersecurity engineering, network engineering, or cyber operations

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to instructors, operators, and leadership

• Active TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting Air Force cyber training, WIC courses, or cyber ranges

• Experience with adversary emulation or threat-informed defense

• Technical certifications (CASP+, CISSP, CCSP, CySA+, CEH, etc.)

• Experience integrating cyber systems across classified networks and mission enclaves

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.

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture, 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., 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.