Network Communications 2

Requisition Number: 28679

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $72,933.00 - $100,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

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.

Come Join HII! Where Hard Stuff is Done Right!

The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Network Administrator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting network connectivity and infrastructure on the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN). The candidate will support the operation and maintenance of multiple networks across different classification levels and ensure continuous network connectivity is maintained for our customers and sites.

This position is located at a Regional Network Hub and provides direct network operations support. Responsibilities include troubleshooting network connectivity, resolving equipment failures, managing router and switch configurations, updating firewall access control lists, VoIP device registrations and configuration, and managing cryptographic device configurations and keying material. You will also be responsible for maintaining Information Assurance compliance to include IOS upgrades, network device configuration changes, firewall ACL verification, and supporting remote sites in restoring network failures.

Responsibilities: I want to and can do that!

• Maintain the smooth operation of local and wide area networks.

• Plan, evaluate, and coordinate the installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication networks.

• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection, with a primary focus on maintaining routers, switches, and firewalls.

• Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements meet future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.

• Prepare or ensure that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions.

• Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.

• Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment and design portions of the network, including the selection of hardware and software packages.

Requirements: I have already done that or have it!

• 2 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a related field; 0 years experience with a Master's in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of relevant experience.

• Must currently possess, and be able to maintain, an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

• Current IAT Level II certification (such as CompTIA Security+).

• Strong team-oriented professional with leadership abilities, effective communication skills, ethical judgment,

• Hands-on experience in network operations.

Preferred Requirements

• CCNA or equivalent network certification.

• Demonstrated experience in network operations and support.

• Familiarity with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for network equipment, including configuration, scanning, and remediation.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

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.

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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.

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