Network Engineer (Engineer Network 4) – 20559

Requisition Number: 20559 

Required Travel: 0 – 10% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $101,073.00 – $165,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret 

Level of Experience: Senior 

This opportunity resides with Live, Virtual, Constructive Solutions, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. As a trusted partner to our military customers, we design, develop and operate systems that bring together service members from across the globe to help you train like you fight, because we understand that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece parts.

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 looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of a Network Engineer 4 to support US Navy and US Air Force customers. The Network Engineer 4 in this position will be providing network engineering support to dedicated enterprise Navy operational and training networks, under the engineering oversight of the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division. The network engineer will be a member of a network engineering team supporting enterprise Navy operational and training networks, distributed globally to hundreds of shore-based sites and ~120+ ships. Engineer will be focused on network engineering and consolidation efforts in support of the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) enterprises, while potentially augmenting the Live Mission Operations Networks (LMON), for the United States Air Force. This position will report to the Network Engineering Functional Lead and Deputy Functional Lead.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Development of architectural and technical briefs or documents on the design, capabilities, and functional operation of networking technologies and projects for peer-review with Network Engineering and other Functional Areas.
• Interface and liaison with government and contractor personnel as required to coordinate, report, and maintain project tasking, requirements, status reporting, and problem resolution where needed
• Strong technical network troubleshooting and critical thinking skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues within multiple systems.
• Draft of Bill of Materials (BOMs) for network device hardware and software procurement, based on the approved network portfolio, as well conduct analysis of the Fielding Division site survey reports for accurate network engineering planning.
• Support multiple network enclaves across different classification levels and augment ensuring continuous network connectivity is maintained to customers and sites.
• Support site surveys when necessary.
• Support the physical installations and network configurations at local and remote CONUS sites and potentially OCONUS sites, along with the travel coordination necessary. Installation will include network diagram creation according to standards, IP address allocation and planning, device software or IOS upgrades in compliance with approved IOS baselines, device configuration of all network platforms, network security compliance including implementation of DISA STIGs in order to maintain network accreditations, System Operational Verification Test (SOVT) completion on site to validate full functionality of the node(s), daily site installation status reporting, coordination with the circuits team, Fielding Functional Area, and other Functional areas as needed, and documentation verification upon node install completion.
• Support ongoing Life Cycle Management planning and execution efforts to ensure consistent cyber compliance of the NETTN Enterprise network.
• Support ongoing network consolidation efforts to bring previously disparate network infrastructure into the NETTN Enterprise architecture

Minimum Qualifications

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Security+ Certification required.
• CASP+ or CISSP a plus.
• CCNA Security Certification required.
• CCNP Security Certification a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot network issues at the protocol/packet level using sniffers, protocol analyzers, netflow, logging, etc.
• Knowledge of Cisco Internetworking including IP addressing (subnets, CIDR), switching (VLANs, 802.1q, IGMP, etc.) and routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PIM, multicast, etc.) and Cisco IOS.
• Strong Experience with Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guidelines.
• Experience in installing and troubleshooting WAN and LAN network equipment for node installs, with NSA Type 1 KG cryptographic devices and keymat, particularly KG-175D/G/F KG devices, a plus.
• Experience in independent Project Management.
• Experience with network and performance monitoring tools (Cisco IP SLA, SolarWinds, HP NA, NetFlow). Experience in network security, tools, and technologies including firewalls, VRFs, 802,1x, and port-security.
• Familiarity with Cisco VoIP, including PoE switches and Call Manager or Unified Communications Manager a plus.
• Must be willing to work periodic shifted schedules for engineering installations to include evening, night, and weekend.
• Must be willing to travel CONUS and OCONUS approximately 20%
• Must be a US Citizen, possess a current or able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

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 diverse 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.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

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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