COMPUTER SYS SECURITY ANLYST 3

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Jun 5, 2026

Req ID: 47523
Team: E44 NTWK/COMM/AUTO
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement: No

Clearance Required: Yes - Interim Clearance Required To Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Designs, tests, and implements state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products. Conducts risk assessment and provides recommendations for application design. Involved in a wide range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access. Uses encryption technology, penetration and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and information technology security research. May prepare security reports to regulatory agencies.

The candidate will assist system owning engineers with the selection, application and implementation of security controls on various network systems. This will include interpreting cyber security requirements for inclusion in purchase documents and specifications as well as assisting in validating those requirements. The candidate will also assist in the creation and execution of SSPs for systems falling under NIST 800-171 requirements. The ability to quickly learn new technologies and to turn general principles into concrete implementations will be helpful.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;
Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only:

NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience
A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Nice to Have

o Previous A&A experience with RMF and DFARS, including SSP and POA&M development
o Hands-on experience implementing security features on various network and computing technologies
o Experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS), including assessment
o Experience with security assessment and monitoring tools (i.e. ACAS/Nessus, HBSS, Splunk, etc)
o Experience with Navy shipboard systems

DoD 8570 recognized certification (i.e. Security+, Network+, CCNA, etc) preferred

The ideal candidate will have experience with eMASS, design and operations of routed networks, virtualization technologies (e.g. Vmware, VirtualBox) including building and securing Virtual Machines (VMs). Experience working with naval shipboard systems is an added plus, and Naval Nuclear experience is added value. The basic skills, training and experience desired include vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, SCAP, DISA STIGS); securing and hardening operating systems; at least one DoD 8570 recognized certification (at least Network+ or Security+; also desire CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or CASP is an added plus); developing DIACAP/RMF accreditation system packages, including conducting risk assessments and mitigation strategies; and experienced in the identification, analysis and documentation of DoD 8500.01 DIACAP/DoD 8510.01 RMF Information Assurance (IA) Controls’ test results.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse 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.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.

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