Network Engineer (SkillBridge Intern) 30611

Requisition Number:30611

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Temporary Worker

Anticipated Salary Range:$0.00-$0.00

Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Level of Experience:Intern

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) a business group within HIIs Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nations 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.

Meet HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 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 thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII.

Objective
The SkillBridge intern will train as a Network Engineer with HII Mission Technologies reporting to a designated Network Engineering Supervisor. The goal is to gain hands-on experience in designing planning implementing testing and sustaining enterprise networks within Warfare Systems environments. Interns will work alongside subject matter experts to apply best practices in network architecture hardware/software selection integration testing and modernization strategies. They will complete the program with the confidence to perform mid-level network engineering functions across LAN MAN WAN and cloud-integrated networks. This internship also provides a window into HIIs mission culture and career pathways in delivering mission-driven solutions.

Overall Goals & End State (3-4 month target)
At the end of four months
Design and document network system schematics that meet capacity security and future-growth requirements
Conduct network testing and troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues across LAN MAN and WAN environments
Support hardware and software selection recommendations tailored to mission needs
Integrate and test complex large-scale computer-integrated networks
Evaluate and report on emerging network technologies to enhance capabilities
Configure and manage network devices: routers switches firewalls gateways and interconnections
Support cloud network integrations with AWS Azure and Google Cloud Platform
Communicate design proposals and technical findings effectively to stakeholders
Build professional relationships within the Warfare Systems team
Complete and present a capstone network architecture project demonstrating end-to-end mastery
Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and consider the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience

Assumptions/Restrictions
If the candidate is selected and approved the SkillBridge Intern can travel in conjunction with this internship; HII Mission Technologies will fund all travel costs
SkillBridge Intern will possess at minimum an Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training

Program of Instruction

Location: San Antonio TX

Training Plan

Phase 1: Orientation (Weeks 13)
Objective: Establish baseline knowledge of HII TS/SCI protocols and core network concepts.

• Week 1: Facility orientation; TS/SCI handling; meet network/security teams.
• Week 2: Review LAN/MAN/WAN schematics; hardware/software inventories; capacity planning.
• Week 3: Set up lab (virtualization simulation tools); access config management systems.

Phase 2: Technical Learning (Weeks 47)
Objective: Build applied skills in design implementation and testing.

• Week 4: Create network diagrams; specify hardware/software; plan capacity/security.
• Week 5: Configure routers switches firewalls; deploy VLANs; establish routing protocols.
• Week 6: Develop/execute test plans; troubleshoot LAN/MAN/WAN issues.
• Week 7: Intro to Python/Ansible; automate backups rollouts and tasks.

Phase 3: Integration (Weeks 810)
Objective: Transition to integrated operations and strategic evaluation.

• Week 8: Implement firewall rules/ACLs; apply segmentation and threat mitigation.
• Week 9: Plan/test AWS/Azure/GCP connectivity; deploy hybrid components.
• Week 10: Research SD-WAN NFV intent-based networking; compile evaluation report.

Phase 4: Capstone (Weeks 1112)
Objective: Deliver final project and prepare for transition.

• Week 11: Draft comprehensive network proposal with schematics test plans and security design.
• Week 12: Present deliverables; host Q&A; conduct exit interview; outline post-internship roadmap.

Phase 5: Advanced Ops (Weeks 1316)
Objective: Move into operational leadership collaboration and innovation.

• Week 13: Simulated mission exercise under constraints (bandwidth contested environment cyber threats).
• Week 14: Partner with Warfare Systems Engineering; red-team/blue-team exercise; after-action report.
• Week 15: Shadow senior engineers; mentor junior staff; create quick start guide for future interns.
• Week 16: Finalize DoD IAT II/III prep; build career roadmap; reflect with leadership on lessons learned.

Additional Goals
Apply all skills independently.
Complete additional IT certifications supporting the role.

Minimum Qualifications

Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of US Military active-duty service. Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.

• Bachelors in CS IT/Systems engineering or related 2 yrs relevant experience; or HS 6 yrs.
• 2 yrs designing building and supporting LAN/MAN/WAN.
• Proficient in network hardware/software evaluation configuration performance tuning and integration testing.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills; works solo or in teams.
• Strong analytical research and problem-solving.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance.

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Preferred Requirements

• Ability to create rack drawings and L2/L3 network diagrams
• IAT Level II
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS Azure GCP).

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.

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

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
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Required Experience:

Intern