Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization; A&A Specialist

Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Specialist

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$86,246.00/yr - $/yr

Requisition Number: 26161
Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $86,246.00 - $
Security Clearance:
Secret
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 C5

ISR 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.

HII is seeking a talented and motivated Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Specialist to join our dynamic team supporting the Air Force Cloud and Dev Sec Ops  environment. As a vital member of our Security Control Assessor (SCA) team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and compliance of cutting‑edge IT systems that directly empower the Air Force warfighter.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation and contribute to the defense of our nation.

• Core Responsibilities
  • Cloud Security:
    Senior cloud security practitioner in the group with experience in Dev Sec Ops , cloud engineering, or cloud compliance. Apply DoD best practices such as the Cloud Security Requirements Guide and Secure Cloud Computing Architecture. Provide analysis of cloud architecture based on these policies.
• Assessment:
  Conduct independent cybersecurity assessments of assigned programs, adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Air Force policies. Perform technical testing and validation of cybersecurity posture based on government and industry best practices, and implementation of cybersecurity controls. Identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies to strengthen overall security posture.
• Authorization:
  Document assessment findings in a comprehensive Security Assessment Report (SAR). Analyze vulnerability and threat information to identify and enumerate risks. Develop and deliver concise risk reports and briefings to the Authorizing Official and program leadership, ensuring stakeholders understand potential impacts and recommended mitigations. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement effective risk mitigation plans.

• Cyber Technical Specialist
  • Experience with one or more cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP, or OCI is essential; familiarity with government cloud environments (e.g., Cloud One or Cloud Works) is a plus.
• Provide guidance and support to clients on cybersecurity best practices for their cloud environments. Knowledge of CIS Cloud Security Benchmarks is important for ensuring proper cloud configuration hardening. Ability to use console, parse JSON, and work towards automating compliance checks is ideal.
• Utilize industry‑leading security tools to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Proficiency in cloud native security tools such as AWS Security Hub, Guard Duty, Microsoft Defender, or Sentinel.
• Cyber Collaborator
  • Collaborate effectively with system owners, developers, and stakeholders. Build strong working relationships to ensure security is integrated throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Communicate technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Prepare and deliver executive‑level briefings and reports to senior management.
• Produce high‑quality technical documentation. Develop clear, understandable, and actionable reports on diverse technical security and policy issues.

• Experience &
  
  Education:
  • Cloud Engineer 2 - 2 years' experience with Bachelor's in related field; or High…