System Administrator (Network Communications 3)

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Network Control Technician to administer Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) client/server systems and cybersecurity defenses. The role involves patching, STIG compliance, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure.

The position requires DoD-related security clearance, Windows server administration, and experience with network hardware, firewalls, and VPNs.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2-3 years experience with a Master's in a related field.
• 0 years with a PhD/JD or 9 years with a High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintains smooth operation of LAN, WAN, VPN and related networks.
• Plans and coordinates installation/configuration of hardware/software.
• Maintains network documentation and monitoring for long-term planning.

Skills

Security+

US Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cisco switches

VMware

DoD STIG

Windows Server

Microsoft patching

Job description

Requisition Number: 29686

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $86,147.00 - $110,000.00

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

• 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.

Role

The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Network Control Technician is responsible for administration, maintenance, and cybersecurity defense of all Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) client, server, and network infrastructure used to support enterprise-wide modeling and simulation applications and services for the NITE. The candidate will work in close coordination with other team members and departments to update, monitor and maintain servers, workstations, and network devices used throughout the enterprise. Additional duties include performing Microsoft Windows client/server administration, maintenance, patching, configuring systems in compliance with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), and other duties as assigned. Individual must be able to work independently and work within a team. Additional duties include performing Microsoft Windows client/server administration, maintenance, patching, and configuring systems in compliance with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG). Individual must be able to work independently and work within a team. The position requires flexibility as duties and responsibilities may be adjusted to meet business, customer, and contractual requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Maintains 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

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.

• Security+ or equivalent certification
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Windows desktop operating systems
• Experience with Cisco switching/troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Experience digesting and implementing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
• Experience with patching Microsoft servers and workstations
• Experience with VMware
• Ability to read and digest technical information
• Strong customer focus, the ability to manage customer needs and multiple work priorities
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

Do You Need Assistance?

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.