Senior IaC Engineer (Computer Sys Security Anlyst...

HII - Mission Technologies is currently seeking Senior-level IaC Engineer to work out of Fairfax, VA in support of the DoD/DoW Advana War Data Platformdesigned to aggregate operational, intelligence, logistics, and sensor data from multiple domains, enable Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) by providing a common data fabric, and support AI/ML applications for predictive analytics, targeting, and mission planning.

This position is contingent on contract award

Responsibilities: I want to and can do that!

”* Develops enterprise infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code methodologies to support Department of Defense mission systems, cross-domain cloud environments, and production-grade operational platforms.

• Designs and implements automated cloud architectures using Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation to support system administration, release management, cybersecurity controls, and continuous integration pipelines across multiple operational enclaves.

• Builds secure configuration baselines aligned with approved system operations plans, asset management standards, and cyber incident response procedures.

• Develops and maintains automation for patch management workflows, backup and recovery preparations, and release progression from development through production.

• Collaborates with operational units, cybersecurity elements, and development teams to align automation with mission priorities, continuity of operations requirements, and compliance mandates.

• Leads development of enterprise templates, code repositories, and automated enforcement of security configurations using version control systems such as Git and GitHub.

• Produces architectural diagrams, automation documentation, rollback plans, and deployment artifacts supporting traceability, audit readiness, and Government review.

• Provides technical direction, guides junior personnel, evaluates system performance metrics, and drives continuous improvement of automated cloud operations.

• Contributes to operational readiness by integrating automation into incident response processes and system monitoring workflows, supporting rapid resolution of system degradations, configuration drift, and mission-impacting anomalies.

• Delivers advanced automation capabilities that increase deployment predictability, reduce operational risk, and support efficient operation of Department of Defense cloud infrastructures.”

• 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.

• Amazon Web Services AWS Certified: DevOps Engineer Professional certified

• Must be Top Secret/SCI eligible

• US Citizenship

Preferred Requirements

• Familiarity with Advana architecture, Palantir Foundry, or similar data integration platforms

• Experience with data governance frameworks and metadata management

• Agile/SAFe delivery experience in secure environments

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

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 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., 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.