Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 10 hours ago
Cyber Security Engineer (Cyber Architect 3) - 27001
Hanover, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $167K/yr
5+ years expMission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring a Cyber Security Engineer to support its customer Omni Federal. In this role, you will design proactive defense strategies, automate threat detection, and ensure resilient solutions against sophisticated global adversaries.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Secure Architecture Design: Collaborate with DevSecOps and SRE teams to architect secure-by-design cloud environments (AWS/Azure GovCloud)
Automated Threat Defense: Develop and implement automated security controls, including SIEM/SOAR integrations and real-time alerting
Vulnerability Management: Conduct deep-dive technical assessments, penetration testing, and code audits to identify and remediate risks before they reach production
RMF & Compliance Automation: Streamline the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process using OpenOSCAL or similar tools to move toward Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO)
Zero Trust Implementation: Design and enforce Zero Trust Architectures (ZTA), focusing on identity management, micro-segmentation, and data encryption at rest and in transit
Qualification
Required
5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
Technical Depth: Hands-on experience with patch implementation, STIGs, and Red Hat automation
Network Security: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, and WAFs within a cloud-native context
The 'Shift-Left' Mindset: Experience integrating security tools directly into GitLab/GitHub CI/CD pipelines
Must a possess a US level Secret clearance with the ability to qualify for a US level TS/SCI clearance
Preferred
You view Compliance-as-Code as the only way to stay sane in a federal environment
A 'White Hat' mentality—you enjoy thinking like an attacker to build better defenses
An active US level TS/SCI clearance
Benefits
Competitive Salary
401K Match Program
Comprehensive Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Floating Holidays
Tuition Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Company
Mission Technologies, a division of HII
HII’s Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marc Sosa
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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