Junior System Cybersecurity Analyst – Engineer

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Junior-Level System Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer at HII working on system cybersecurity analysis and risk mitigation for U.S. Air Force aircraft systems.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeWright-Patterson Air Force Base • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $77,495 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply an understanding of DoD, Air Force and common engineering/scientific principles, processes and procedures to improve performance and sustainability of existing and future weapon systems.
Develop and maintain Risk Management Framework documentation necessary to obtain Authorizations including but not limited to the System Security Plan (SSP), Architecture Analysis Report (AAR), Continuous Monitoring Plan, Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Security Assessment Report (SAR) and Risk Assessment Report (RAR).
Lead development and manage coordination/approval of technical documentation for acquisition programs such as Information Support Plans, Cybersecurity Strategies, and Clinger-Cohen Act Compliance.
Support system engineering and program management in conducting and reviewing milestone documentation including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Program Management Reviews (PMR).
Perform information system security engineering tasks, ensuring that information security requirements are properly implemented throughout the processes of security architecture, design, development, configuration, and implementation.
Develop, implement, and enforce information systems security policies ensuring system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the acquisition and Information System lifecycle.
Review, analyze and validate system security designs within embedded avionics systems to validate security control and architecture implementations.
Conduct Assessment & Authorization (A&A) tasks in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policy; identify deficiencies and provide recommendations of risk mitigation to program management.
Employ best practices when implementing security controls, including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques.
Assist program managers, system engineers and cyber test engineers in conducting Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessments.
Identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established cybersecurity standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors in a Cybersecurity-related field plus 2 years of relevant experience; or a Masters in a Cybersecurity-related field
Relevant experience is defined as performance of Cybersecurity-related activities on a Department of Defense system (Preferably a U.S. Air Force Aircraft System) or on a Communications, Navigation, or other aircraft system
Secret-level security clearance minimum at the time of application with the ability to obtain a TS-level security clearance
The candidate must be self-motivated, able to work in a team, willing to learn new concepts and processes, and able to take constructive criticism and adapt/learn from mistakes
The candidate must be able to work independently and, in a team, to create quality products on time
The candidate must be able to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
The candidate must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
paid time off
tuition reimbursement
early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

Risk Management FrameworkSystem Security PlanArchitecture Analysis ReportContinuous Monitoring PlanSecurity Control Traceability MatrixSecurity Assessment ReportRisk Assessment ReportCybersecurity StrategiesMission Based Cyber Risk Assessmentssecure coding techniques

Soft Skills

self-motivatedteamworkadaptabilitycommunicationconstructive criticismindependencetime managementproblem-solvingattention to detailcollaboration

Certifications

Secret-level security clearanceTS-level security clearance