Cyber Architect

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Cyber Architect responsible for secure cyber environment design and modernization for cyber warfare training. Join HII's Mission Technologies division to advance defense capabilities.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeNellis AFB • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,194 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScriptVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.
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.
Incorporate threat intelligence and adversary TTPs into architectural decisions.
Evaluate vulnerabilities and design resilient architectures that support defensive and offensive cyber training.
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

cyber architecturesecure configurationsboundary protectionssegmentation strategiesvulnerability evaluationcybersecurity engineeringnetwork engineeringcyber operationsthreat intelligencerisk mitigation

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationguidanceleadership

Certifications

Active TS/SCI clearance