Integrated Training Systems Network Communications Engineer (Network Communications 2)

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is actively seeking a Network Communications Engineer to support HII’s ITS-SE program by helping design and refine network architectures that integrate Navy training systems with operational combat environments. This role involves implementing robust LAN/WAN/VPN infrastructures, firewall and security devices, and test strategies to validate performance.

Travel may be domestic and international to shipboard and shore sites.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelor in related field; 0 years with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Proficient with common networking tools such as Wireshark, PuTTY, SSH, FTP/TFTP, syslog servers, network taps, or SPAN configurations.
• Strong understanding of key networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, Multicast, Spanning Tree), operating systems (IOS XE, Linux, Windows), and IDS/IPS technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are critical for both documentation and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop and present network architecture options through detailed briefings and comprehensive documentation.
• Design and implement robust network communication designs that integrate training systems with U.S. Navy combat systems to ensure real-world fidelity in training environments.
• Maintain and optimize LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN infrastructures, troubleshooting performance issues to ensure reliable system operations.
• Develop test strategies, devices, and systems to validate network communication equipment performance, reliability, and compliance with technical requirements.
• Conduct stress and performance testing on computer hardware including circuit boards, processors, and wiring, and provide analysis for hardware design, development, and implementation.
• Support hardware and software installations and maintain updated processes and SOPs to ensure network infrastructure remains efficient and up to date.
• Build, implement, maintain, and support firewalls and other network security devices, collaborating with stakeholders to troubleshoot connectivity and policy issues.
• Support the administration of firewalls (e.g., policy configurations, monitoring, software updates, auditing), load balancers, and DNS/DHCP, and help with IPSEC VPN configuration and troubleshooting.
• Monitor firewall activity, investigate alerts and traffic logs, and support incident response and root cause analysis of network security events.
• Be prepared for occasional domestic and international travel to shipboard and shore-based test sites, ensuring hands‑on support and validation of integrated systems.
• Independently manage assigned project tasks.

Skills

TCP/IP

UDP

Multicast

Spanning Tree

IOS XE

Linux

Windows

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Wireshark

PuTTY

SSH

FTP/TFTP

syslog servers

network taps

SPAN configurations

Job description

Requisition Number: 29967
Required Travel: 11 - 25%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $66,302.00 - $80,000.00
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

Role

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.

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is actively seeking a Network Communications Engineer to support HII’s Integrated Training Systems – Systems Engineering (ITS-SE) program by helping design and refine network architectures that integrate military maritime training systems with operational U.S. Navy combat systems. This role is pivotal in ensuring that training solutions are seamlessly aligned with the actual systems used in Navy, Joint, and Coalition shipboard combat environments.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with government, military, and contractor personnel to develop and present network architecture options through detailed briefings and comprehensive documentation.
• Design and implement robust network communication designs that integrate training systems with U.S. Navy combat systems to ensure real-world fidelity in training environments.
• Maintain and optimize LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN infrastructures, troubleshooting performance issues to ensure reliable system operations.
• Develop test strategies, devices, and systems to validate network communication equipment performance, reliability, and compliance with technical requirements.
• Conduct stress and performance testing on computer hardware including circuit boards, processors, and wiring, and provide analysis for hardware design, development, and implementation.
• Support hardware and software installations and maintain updated processes and SOPs to ensure network infrastructure remains efficient and up to date.
• Build, implement, maintain, and support firewalls and other network security devices, collaborating with stakeholders to troubleshoot connectivity and policy issues.
• Support the administration of firewalls (e.g., policy configurations, monitoring, software updates, auditing), load balancers, and DNS/DHCP, and help with IPSEC VPN configuration and troubleshooting.
• Monitor firewall activity, investigate alerts and traffic logs, and support incident response and root cause analysis of network security events.
• Be prepared for occasional domestic and international travel to shipboard and shore-based test sites, ensuring hands‑on support and validation of integrated systems.
• Independently manage assigned project tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Proficient with common networking tools, such as Wireshark, PuTTY, SSH, FTP/TFTP, syslog servers, network taps, or SPAN configurations.
• Strong understanding of key networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, Multicast, Spanning Tree), operating systems (IOS XE, Linux, Windows), and IDS/IPS technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are critical for both documentation and briefings.

Client Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in related field (e.g., computer system design, computer programming, or database design)
• Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant full‑time professional experience working as a hardware engineer in shipboard, non‑propulsion electronic systems.

In exceptional cases, educational requirements may be adjusted for highly specialized or applicable work experience.

Credentials

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold an active DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent/IAT II or higher) and Cisco Network/Security certifications is a plus.
• Familiarity with Virtual Machine technologies (such as VirtualBox, VMware, Cisco FMCv).
• Prior experience in network communications within Navy‑related shipboard or shore electronic subsystems.
• Understanding and application of network Information Assurance (IA) tools and precepts, including ACAS, STIGs, and IAVM Notices.
• Experience with scripting using BASH and Minicom.
• Specific knowledge of the U.S. Navy’s shipboard combat and training systems (e.g., AEGIS, SSDS, ATD, BFTT, ACTS) is highly desirable.
• Six years full‑time professional experience in at least one major shipboard, non‑propulsion, electronic subsystem.

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.

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.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships