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Cyber Defensive Analyst

Huntington Ingalls Industries

Fort Meade, MDFull-time$86–100K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$86–100K/yr
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, required

Job overview

HII’s Cyber & Intelligence team seeks a Cyberspace Defensive Analyst to support a client responsible for unifying cyberspace operations and strengthening DoD cyber capabilities. The role supports 24/7 operations and may require off-shift hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. The position is based in Fort Meade, Maryland, and offers a stated salary range of $85,813 to $100,000.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network Defense Coordination, nice to haveCybersecurity Research, nice to haveCybersecurity Analysis, nice to haveThreat Lifecycle Analysis, nice to haveAttack Vector Analysis, nice to haveExploitation Methods, nice to haveWeb Content Filters, nice to haveEmail Security, nice to haveIncident Support, nice to haveMalware Analysis, nice to haveCyber Incident Reporting, nice to haveNetwork Protection, nice to haveFlexibility, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Field or Equivalent, requiredMaster's in Related Field or Equivalent, requiredHigh School Diploma or Equivalent, requiredActive TS/SCI With Polygraph, required3 Years Relevant Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Requisition Number: 31072

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $85,813.00 - $100,000.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly

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 C5ISR 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.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • 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.

Job Description

Mission Technologies a division of HII - Cyber & Intelligence team provides full-spectrum cyber, EW and space capabilities that address today’s rapidly changing, multi-domain global security threats, and anticipate emerging threats.

Our cyber professionals are on the cutting edge of cyberspace operations, delivering cyberspace options and effects for our nation in an ever-changing threat environment. Our experts provide a full range of expertise and capabilities across the spectrum of cyberspace operations. We are an integral part of an important mission -- we go to work every day with the knowledge and pride that our accomplishments make a difference.

Our Cyber & Intelligence team is currently seeking a Cyberspace Defensive Analyst in support of an exciting new effort supporting one of our clients that is responsible for unifying the direction of cyberspace operations, strengthening DoD cyberspace capabilities, and integrating and bolstering DoD's cyber expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.

This role may involve a non-traditional work schedule. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and be prepared to work off-shift hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support 24/7 operations.

Must possess an active TS/SCI/Polygraph for consideration

Preferred Requirements

3 years of experience to include but not limited to:

  • Coordinating network defense operations with DOD Component Commands/Services/Agencies/Field Activities or Intelligence Agencies or Law Enforcement, or U.S. Government organizations.

  • Performing research and analysis of cybersecurity capabilities to satisfy data protection requirements.

  • Demonstrating expertise on the lifecycle of the network threats, attack vectors and methods of exploitation, the utilization, configuration, and implementation of industry capabilities including web content filters, and email security.

  • Coordination and providing support on cyber-related incidents and issues to include Malware Analysis Reports, Alerts regarding potential malicious activity, and Suspicious Contact Reports.

  • Engaging with FCC or DIB on network protection.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

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. Our 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.

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.

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 email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,096 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$86–100K/yr
  • Maryland median$104–176K/yr64 salary ranges
  • US median$103–147K/yr758 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $93K, is 37% below the Maryland median midpoint ($147K) — in the lowest quarter of Cybersecurity Analyst salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 79 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs in Maryland and 1,096 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Cybersecurity Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 880 postings).
Education
227 of the 1,096 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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