Cloud Security Engineer (Cloud Engineer 3)

• Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 11 days ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $115,199.00 - 164,570.00 per year
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Skills

  • Electronic Warfare
  • Cyber Security
  • Network Design
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Hardware Development
  • Military
  • ISR
  • Big Data
  • Video
  • WAR
  • Sensors
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Patch Management
  • Vulnerability Scanning
  • Workflow
  • DoD
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Virtual Machines
  • Cloud Computing
  • Splunk
  • SIEM
  • Evaluation
  • Data Collection
  • Incident Management
  • MEAN Stack
  • Recovery
  • Status Reports
  • ROOT
  • Process Improvement
  • SIPRNet
  • JWICS
  • Cloud Security
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Security Clearance
  • Data Integration
  • Data Governance
  • Meta-data Management
  • Agile
  • SAFE
  • Financial Planning
  • Life Insurance
  • Screening
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning (ML)
  • Logistics
  • Business Administration
  • Training
  • Law
  • SAP BASIS

Summary

{"description": "Requisition Number: 27365

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $115,199.00 - $164,570.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Mid

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.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video:

Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!

HII - Mission Technologies is currently seeking an Intermediate-level Cloud Security Engineer to work out of Fairfax, VA in support of the DoD/DoW Advana War Data Platform designed 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!
Conducts patch management operations across Advana cloud enclaves by operating vulnerability scanning workflows, identifying required updates, tracking patch applicability, and automating deployment actions aligned with Department of Defense patching directives supporting Joint Staff elements and mission-owner communities.
Validates patch implementation in controlled environments by executing test sequences, reviewing system behavior, and confirming compliance with configuration baselines across virtual machines, containerized services, Infrastructure as Code modules, and platform services.
Operates cloud logging and monitoring mechanisms using CloudWatch, GuardDuty, Splunk, Elastic clusters, and integrated SIEM pipelines to detect configuration drift, unauthorized change activity, and misconfigurations affecting Advana readiness.
Supports deployment and evaluation of incident response procedures by executing data collection steps, performing event correlation, documenting operational impact, and generating incident response metrics such as mean time to detect, mean time to respond, containment intervals, and recovery validation results.
Contributes to incident triage by analyzing indicators of compromise, correlating system logs, validating remediation actions, and preparing status reporting for senior operational leaders.
Participates in lessons learned reviews by identifying root causes, proposing corrective actions, and incorporating process improvements into standardized runbooks, intelligence feeds, and automated control mechanisms.
Strengthens defensive posture across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and JWICS environments by maintaining operational continuity, supporting cyber readiness objectives, and contributing to mission-aligned cloud security modernization efforts.

Requirements: I have already done that or have it!
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.
Amazon Web Services AWS Security-Specialty certified
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI eligible clearance to be considered
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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. Bonother 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.

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. 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.
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.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1- for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.", "salary_raw": "USD 115,199.00 - 164,570.00 per year"}
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  • Position Id: 23897059
  • Posted 30+ days ago
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