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SENIOR PRINCIPAL COMPUTER SYS SECURITY ANLYST (COMPUTER SYS SECURITY ANLYST 5)

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 31, 2025

Req ID: 43816

Team: E70 A1B PROPULSION PLANT PLANNING YARD

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: Yes, up to 10% of the time

Clearance Required: Yes- Final 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. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, 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

Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is seeking an experienced technical leader to drive our cybersecurity efforts over the coming decades as the amount and complexity of computer and network systems continually increases. The Level 5 job position is the most senior technical role in this job family, and is organizationally located within the Aircraft Carrier Reactor and Propulsion Plant Planning Yards. This position will support land-based and shipboard systems in Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plant (NNPP) platforms.

Duties will include:

+ Providing subject matter expertise to cross-functional teams within NNS developing and implementing security frameworks

+ Coordinating with cross-functional teams across NNS, Electric Boat (EB), Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc (BPMI), Naval Nuclear Laboratories (NNL), and the Navy, ensuring the NNPP executes their strategic objectives for Control System Security (CSS)

+ Oversee the analysis and processing of artifacts required to obtain and maintain the Authority to Operate (ATO) for information systems

+ Provide leadership to teams developing and executing Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, System Security Plans (SSP), Continuous Monitoring Plans, Platform IT (PIT) Risk Acceptance Packages (PRA), and Security Assessment Reports (SAR)

+ Driving excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement to these teams

+ Working on unusually complex technical problems and providing solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious

+ Serving as the organizations spokesperson on cybersecurity, and advising management and customers on advanced technical topics

+ Using proactive foresight to identify risks and opportunities, and advising internal and external stakeholders on the appropriate courses of action

+ Occasionally developing and presenting reports, letters, and information to broad audiences that is logical, self-explanatory, and accurate

+ Provide oversight, guidance, and training to the NNS staff with the goal of developing strong technical and organizational competencies

+ Advise management on industry trends and emerging technologies that will impact our cost, schedule, quality, and efficiency

The ideal candidate will have professional experience or knowledge of:

+ Designing, developing, qualifying, testing, and/or operating Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants

+ DoD 5220.22-M National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM)

+ DoD 8510.01 Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems

+ Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM)

+ OPNAVINST N9210.3 Safeguarding of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information

+ NIST Technical Publications including but not limited to 800-37, 800-53, and 800-53a

+ Implementing security controls and solutions on a wide variety of computer and networked systems, spanning composite test facilities (CTF), Engineering Demonstration Models (EDM), and special-purpose networks

The ideal candidate will have these characteristics:

+ Able to work under consultative direction towards predetermine long-rage goals and objectives, with minimal to no direction from management

+ Natural catalyst for setting a positive and purpose-driven culture, fostering engagement, promoting accountability, and inspiring a collaborative environment; this individual will possess exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead by example

+ Natural ability to navigate and lead through change, and to adjust strategies and approaches as needed to meet evolving business needs

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 14 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 12 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 9 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

+ Master of Science in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

+ Professional Engineering License in Computer Engineering, Control Systems, or Electronics/Controls/Communications

+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

+ DoD Risk Management Framework Practitioner (RDRP)

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 [email protected] 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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