Computer/Network Security Systems Specialist (Lead)

Job Description

Mission Technologies is searching for an experienced Computer/Network Security Systems Specialist  to join our team in Fort Belvoid, VA. HII’s Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives.

This role is part of a current proposal scheduled to start in 2026. 

Salary range based on backgrond, skills, experience and education. 

Network 3 : $ 106,681- $ 198,121

Network 4 : $ 132,989- $ 246,980

Essential Job Responsibilities

Responsible working with network architects and operations personnel to secure and assure US Army information and communications systems. Will analyze site survey reports, recommend network modernization upgrades, craft network architectures, and assist operations leads in creating deployment plans and executing capability roll outs. The job requires direct interaction with US Army, DoD, and other USG personnel including briefing technical plans and adjusting architecture requirements to fit US Army acquisition and supply chain requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), or relevant IT degree with demonstrated coursework related to cybersecurity or information assurance. Additional 4+ years of relevant experience allowed in lieu of degree allowed
• 10+ years of cybersecurity or information assurance experience, with at least 2+ years leading cyber or IA personnel or teams
• Must meet the minimum credential requirements for the DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce work role Security Architect (652) at the advanced level:
  • B.S. degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise
  • ISACA CISM

• ISC2 CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP

GIAC GCIA, GDSA, GICSP

• Active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for SCI

Preferred Requirements

• Certifications and/or experience in Zero Trust preferred
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, concepts, methodologies, and approaches as laid out in CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model and NIST SP 800-27 Zero Trust Architecture.
• Developing and implementing industry best business practices through secure networking protocols, standards, processes, and procedures that align with Federal, DoD, and U.S. Army policies and regulations.
• Configuring, troubleshooting, administering, and maintaining the hardware and software required to effectively manage network security toolsets across Enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated experience designing, engineering, implementing, and maintaining solutions in secure processing environments that adhere to DISA STIGs and/or Security Requirement Guides.
• Demonstrated experience configuring, operating, and maintaining vulnerability scanning tools, and evaluating/reporting on system misconfigurations, non-compliance, false positives, and baseline deviations.