Network Communications 2 (Network Control Technician) – 22708

Requisition Number: 22708 

Required Travel: 0 – 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $67,688.00 – $85,000.00 

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.

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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Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Network Control Technician for the Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE).

This role is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and cybersecurity defense of the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) client, server, and network infrastructure. These systems support enterprise-wide modeling and simulation applications and services essential to the NITE program.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with team members and departments to update, monitor, and maintain servers, workstations, and network devices across the enterprise. Additional responsibilities include performing Microsoft Windows client/server administration, patching, and configuring systems in compliance with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG). The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and virtual private networks (VPNs).
• Plan, evaluate, and coordinate the installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software components for data and voice communication networks.
• Maintain technical expertise across all network and computer hardware/software interconnections, including routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, and more.
• Propose optimized solutions to meet evolving communications requirements while minimizing cost.
• Create and maintain comprehensive network documentation, including operational instructions.
• Conduct regular monitoring and analysis of network performance for both short- and long-term planning.
• Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment as necessary.
• Design network or network components, including the selection of hardware and software packages.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant experience, OR:
• Master’s degree and 0 years of relevant experience, OR:
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Cisco experience required, including switching and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Experience with digesting and implementing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
• Proficiency in patching Microsoft servers and workstations.
• Experience with VMware.
• U.S. Secret Security Clearance (must be maintained).
• Security+ certification or equivalent.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Requirements

• Linux+/Microsoft/Cisco certifications.
• Proficiency in Windows desktop operating systems (WIN10 SHB).
• Experience with network and performance monitoring tools such as SolarWinds.
• Familiarity with enterprise patching systems.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated customer focus with the ability to manage customer needs and prioritize multiple work requirements effectively.

Physical Requirements

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

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.

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.

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 buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.

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