What is a Security Engineer at HII?
As a Security Engineer at HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries), you play a critical role in safeguarding the technology, infrastructure, and data that support the nation's defense. HII is America's largest military shipbuilding company and a major provider of professional services to government and industry partners. Whether you are working within the historic shipyards of Newport News, supporting Ingalls Shipbuilding, or driving digital transformation within the Mission Technologies division, your primary mission is to protect highly sensitive information from sophisticated global threats.
The systems you secure are directly tied to national security, ranging from the digital blueprints of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines to complex federal IT networks. A vulnerability in these systems does not just risk proprietary data; it can impact the operational readiness and safety of the United States military. This high-stakes environment makes the Security Engineer role exceptionally challenging, highly visible, and deeply rewarding for professionals who want their work to have a lasting national impact.
Success in this role requires a unique blend of deep technical cybersecurity expertise, a robust understanding of federal compliance frameworks, and the ability to operate within highly regulated, secure environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, military personnel, and government stakeholders to embed security into every phase of the systems engineering lifecycle.
