Senior CND Engineer 1
Mission Technologies, a division of HIIRole Overview
Mission Technologies, a division of HII is hiring a Senior CND Engineer 1. This is a full-time role in Springfield. posted 6 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Requisition Number: 28891
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $85,185.00 - $185,000.00
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: https://vimeo.com/732533072
Job Description
HII’s Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives. This position is part of our Cyber and Intelligence division, which plays a critical role in supporting Enterprise-Level Security and Modernization efforts across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, physical facilities, and personnel operations.
The selected candidate will contribute to a high-impact government program focused on enhancing and securing mission-critical systems and environments. The program is scheduled to launch in early 2026 and due to the classified nature of the mission and the sensitivity of the operational environment, an active TS/SCI security clearance will be required. Candidate must be willing to obtain and maintain a CI poly.
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Essential Job Responsibilities
- You will provide expert cybersecurity engineering support to edge system stakeholders—including system owners, information security professionals, system engineers, and administrators—to ensure systems remain in full technical alignment with organizational security requirements.
- In this role, you translate cybersecurity policies, controls, and risk management guidance into actionable engineering recommendations that strengthen the security posture of distributed and mission critical edge environments.
- Key responsibilities include evaluating system architectures, identifying security gaps, and advising teams on secure design principles, hardening strategies, and compliance obligations.
- You will review technical implementations, validate control effectiveness, and guide stakeholders through security engineering activities related to system upgrades, deployments, and operational changes.
- You may also support security assessments, documentation development, boundary protection planning, and risk remediation recommendations.
- Additionally, you will travel up to 25% annually to engage with field sites, perform on site technical reviews, collaborate with local stakeholders, and ensure edge systems are designed, configured, and maintained in accordance with organizational and mission focused security expectations.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2-9+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field OR
- 0-7+ years experience with Masters in related field OR
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 6-13+ years relevant experience.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible hands-on experience as an information systems security professional Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the following
- Implementing and facilitating the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) within the DoD/IC
- Applying secure configuration concepts, protocols, and security methodologies to local and Enterprise systems
- Developing and implementing organizational-level cybersecurity programs, such as continuous monitoring, vulnerability managements, or incident response
- Capturing, analyzing, and decomposing cybersecurity requirements applicable to information systems and developing solutions to address those requirements
- Securing and evaluating information systems for compliance with DISA STIGs
- Excellent initiative, motivation, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Active TS/SCI w/ ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a CI poly.
Preferred Requirements
- Demonstrated hands-on proficiency and expertise in the following areas:
- Configuring or operating industry-standard cybersecurity toolsets such as ACAS, Trellix, Splunk, ePO, Rapid7, and similar solutions
- Operating ServiceNow's Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM) module to maintain an Information System's body of evidence
- Employing cyber resiliency engineering practices to include the methods, processes, modeling, and analytical techniques to identify and analyze proposed cybersecurity solutions
- Working with a wide-range of vendors and technologies including Microsoft, Linux, Cisco, VMWare, NetApp, ServiceNow, etc.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
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 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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
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This position is based in Springfield. Mission Technologies, a division of HII has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior CND Engineer 1 at Mission Technologies, a division of HII earn?
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When was the Senior CND Engineer 1 role at Mission Technologies, a division of HII posted?
This role was posted on June 9, 2026 (6 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior CND Engineer 1 role at Mission Technologies, a division of HII require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Mission Technologies, a division of HII lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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