Cyber Architect; Cyber Architect Security Clearance

Position: Cyber Architect (Cyber Architect 3) 28590 with Security Clearance
Location: Nellis Air Force Base

Requisition Number: 28590 Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $ - $ Security Clearance: TS/SCI Level of

Experience:

Senior HI This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations. HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:
* Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
* Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
* Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
* Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
* Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
* Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary:

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Cyber Architect to support the 32nd Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB, NV. The 32nd Weapons Squadron develops and trains the Air Force's most skilled cyber warfare professionals. The Cyber Architect will design, develop, and modernize secure cyber training and operational environments that support the Cyber Warfare Operations Weapons Instructor Course. This role ensures that mission environments, cyber ranges, and training systems are securely architected, integrated, and capable of supporting advanced cyber warfare instruction.

What We're Looking For:

Cyber Architecture & System Design

• Design secure cyber environments, networks, and mission-training systems used in the Cyber Warfare Ops Weapons Instructor Course.

• Develop high-level cyber architecture diagrams, system models, and integration plans.

• Define the security requirements for new systems, upgrades, and mission training capabilities.

• Ensure cyber environments are aligned with Air Force doctrine, cyber TTPs, and emerging threats. Cybersecurity Engineering & Integration

• Develop secure configurations, boundary protections, and segmentation strategies.

• Support integration of cyber ranges, mission systems, virtual infrastructure, and training networks.

• Collaborate with instructors, operators, and engineers to build realistic cyber-warfare scenarios. Security Compliance & Risk Management

• Guide RMF requirements at the architectural level (SSP, controls, inheritance, system categorization).

• Partner with ISSOs and ATO teams to ensure designs meet NIST and DoD security standards.

• Recommend mitigations for technical and operational cybersecurity risks. Threat-Informed Design

• Incorporate threat intelligence and adversary TTPs into architectural decisions.

• Evaluate vulnerabilities and design resilient architectures that support defensive and offensive cyber training. Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as the technical authority for cyber architecture across the 32nd WPS training environment.

• Provide guidance to ISSOs, cyber analysts, and system administrators.

• Work with operational squadrons, MAJCOMs, and joint partners to ensure interoperability

What You Will Do:

* 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
* Experience designing secure cyber, network, or virtualized architectures
* Experience designing secure cyber, network, or virtualized architectures
* Strong understanding of NIST RMF,…