Network Administrator (Network Communications 3)

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Kaneohe (HI); On-site; USD 90,250 - 109,588; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking a Network Administrator to maintain and troubleshoot network connectivity at MCBH Kaneohe Bay, HI. This role includes working in the Network Operations and Security Center, ensuring continuous support across various network levels.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 4-7 years of network operations experience, and must hold a Security+ certification along with a US Secret security clearance.

Attractive salary range of $90,250 to $109,588 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• 4 - 7 years demonstrated experience in network operations and support.
• Security+ or equivalent certification required.
• Must currently hold and maintain a US Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting network connectivity.
• Supporting the operation and maintenance of multiple networks.
• Ensuring continuous network connectivity is maintained.

Skills

Network operations support

Troubleshooting network issues

Technical network troubleshooting

IP networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Security+ certification

CCNA Certification

Tools

Cisco IOS

SolarWinds

Job description

Network Administrator (Network Communications 3)

Location: MCBH Kaneohe Bay, HI, Hawaii, United States

Requisition Number: 28835

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,250.00 - $109,588.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

Job Description

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 to customers and sites. This position will be in the Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC). The NOSC functions as the helpdesk for network operations support and provides troubleshooting of network connectivity including WAN circuits, equipment failures, router and switch configurations, firewall access control lists, VoIP device registrations and configuration, cryptographic device configurations and keying material.

This includes coordination with Navy, DISA, and commercial circuit providers for implementation and troubleshooting; maintaining Information Assurance compliance including IOS upgrades, network device configuration changes, firewall ACL verification and changes; and supporting remote sites in restoring network failures.

Mandates smooth operation of local area, world wide and virtual private networks (VPN). Plans, evaluates, and coordinates installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings. Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions. Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems. May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment. May design network or portion of network that include selection of hardware and software packages.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline. In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for applicable work experience.
• 4 - 7 years demonstrated experience in network operations and support. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.
• Security+ or equivalent certification required.
• CCNA Certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Must currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in installing and troubleshooting WAN and LAN network equipment and circuits.
• Experience in monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting ASA firewall ACLs.
• Ability to troubleshoot network issues at the protocol/packet level using sniffers, protocol analyzers, NetFlow, logging, etc.
• Technical network troubleshooting and critical thinking skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues within multiple systems.
• Knowledge of Cisco Internetworking including IP addressing (subnets, CIDR), switching (VTP, VLANs, 802.1q, etc.) and routing (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PIM, multicast, etc.) and Cisco IOS.
• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals, OSI model, and frame/packet structure.
• Experience in a network operations center environment including help desk, customer communication, trouble ticketing, and issue resolution.
• Experience with Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guidelines.
• Experience with network and performance monitoring tools (SolarWinds, etc.).
• Experience in network security technologies including firewalls, VRFs, and port-security/802.1x.
• Familiarity with Cisco VoIP, including PoE switches and Call Manager.
• Experience with NSA Type 1 cryptographic devices and keymat particularly KG-175D and KG-75.
• Must be willing to work periodic shifted schedules include evening, night, and weekend.

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.

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] 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.