www.govt.prolim.com Is hiring for federal client COMPUTER SYSTEMS SECURITY ANALYST 3
Interested candidate can share resume at alec.dsouza@prolim.com or call Senior Recruiter Alec at 214-764-6882
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SECURITY ANALYST 3
Company: Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)
Location: Newport News, VA - Onsite
Job Type: Contract
Job ID: 841-1
Openings: 2
Start Date: September 2, 2026
Duration: 12 Months
Schedule: First Shift, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours/week
Security Clearance: Confidential
Experience: 5+ years
POSITION OVERVIEW
Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking a Computer Systems Security Analyst 3 to support secure operating systems, networks, databases, and enterprise security initiatives.
The successful candidate will provide security analysis, risk assessment, project/program management support, data analysis, and leadership across internal and external stakeholders. This position requires a strong understanding of information technology security, network architecture, cybersecurity, vulnerability analysis, and operational planning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, test, and implement secure operating systems, networks, and database solutions.
- Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and provide recommendations for application and system designs.
- Analyze security architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access.
- Apply encryption technologies and security controls.
- Perform penetration testing and vulnerability analysis.
- Conduct information technology security research and analysis.
- Prepare security reports and technical documentation as required.
- Analyze operational objectives, project plans, risks, budgets, and staffing requirements.
- Support labor resource management and operational scheduling.
- Analyze business and program performance data.
- Prepare regular briefings and presentations for management.
- Lead internal and external meetings with program teams, customers, stakeholders, and support organizations.
- Build effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Coach and mentor team members to develop organizational capabilities.
- Support project and program management activities.
- Use Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
- Identify operational risks and recommend corrective solutions.
- Maintain reliable attendance and consistently meet operational commitments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree + 5 years of experience, OR
- Master's degree + 3 years of experience, OR
- Ph.D. + 0 years of experience.
- A relevant professional certification may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
- Strong cybersecurity and information technology background.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of leadership.
- Ability to work effectively across organizational teams.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Ability to lead meetings and briefings.
- Ability to coach and mentor others.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Ability to work onsite in Newport News, VA.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management / Program Management experience.
- Program Office experience.
- EVM-based cost analysis.
- Labor resource management.
- Operational scheduling.
- Budget and manpower analysis.
- PMP certification.
- Six Sigma certification.
- Experience preparing management briefings.
- Experience working with customers and executive leadership.
- Experience managing operational objectives and project tasks.
PRIMARY SKILLS
Cybersecurity | Information Security | Systems Security | Network Security | Security Architecture | Risk Assessment | Vulnerability Analysis | Penetration Testing | Firewalls | Encryption | Network Access | Database Security | IT Security Research | Project Management | Program Management | Data Analysis | Microsoft Excel | Microsoft Office | EVM | Resource Management | Operational Planning | Risk Management | Leadership | Team Building | Coaching & Mentoring | Management Briefings
SECURITY & COMPLIANCE
- Security Clearance: Confidential
- Background check required
- IT Rules of Behavior / User Agreement
- Procurement Integrity Certification
- Badge Access Requirements
- Additional HII onboarding and compliance requirements
PPE REQUIREMENT
Steel-toed shoes required.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a senior cybersecurity/IT security professional with 5+ years of experience who combines technical security expertise with project/program management, data analysis, leadership, and strong communication skills. Candidates with defense, shipbuilding, government contracting, or program-office experience are particularly well aligned.