Network Control Technician (Network Communications 3) - 30415

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies – Global Security (GS) division is seeking a Navy NETTN Network Control Technician to administer, maintain, and defend Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network infrastructure. This role supports the Tidewater regional team with travel to multiple sites and may include extended shifts.

The position requires a Secret clearance, Windows/VMware expertise, and DoD STIG experience. You will collaborate across teams to ensure reliable network operations and secure

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years with Masters; 0 with PhD or J.D. or 9 years with HS diploma.
• Security+ or equivalent certification required.
• US Secret security clearance required.
• Windows desktop OS experience (WIN10 SHB).
• Experience with Cisco switching/troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Experience with DoD STIG guidance and patching Microsoft servers/workstations.
• Experience with VMware and network monitoring tools (SolarWinds).
• Strong technical troubleshooting and reading/digesting technical information.
• Strong attention to detail and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains operation of LAN/WAN and VPN.
• Plans, coordinates installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware/software network elements.
• Maintains network hardware/software interconnection & interfacing.
• Proposes cost-saving network solutions based on future needs.
• Maintains network documentation and operational instructions.
• Monitors network performance and plans for long-range needs.
• Coordinates third-party maintenance for network equipment.
• Collaborates with teams to update and maintain servers and devices.
• Performs Windows server administration and STIG-compliant patching.

Skills

Security+ certification

Independent / team work

Strong communication

Troubleshooting skills

Reading & digesting technical info

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years experience

Tools

VMware

SolarWinds

Cisco switching

Job description

Requisition Number: 30415

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $82,045.00 - $95,000.00

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.

Who We Are

The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Network Control Technician is responsible for administering, maintaining, and providing cybersecurity defense for all Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) client, server, and network infrastructure. These systems support enterprise-wide modeling and simulation applications and services within the NITE. This role is part of the Tidewater Regional Support team and requires travel to multiple sites in support of the NITE contract. The technician will collaborate closely with team members and other departments to update, monitor, and maintain servers, workstations, and network devices across the enterprise. The position requires the ability to work independently as well as within a team. Occasional 12-hour shifts, including potential weekend and holiday work, may be required to support operational events.

What You Will Do

• 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.
• 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.

What You Must Have

• 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.
• Candidate must be able to work independently and work within a team.
• Candidate must be okay with working occasional 12 hour shifts to include potential weekends and holidays in support of operational events.
• Candidate must have a Security+ or equivalent certification.
• Candidate must possess and be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance.
• Candidate must have Windows desktop operating systems (WIN10 SHB) experience.
• Candidate must have experience with Cisco switching/troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Candidate must have experience digesting and implementing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
• Candidate must have experience with patching Microsoft servers and workstations.
• Candidate must have experience with VMware.
• Candidate must have experience with network and performance monitoring tools (SolarWinds, etc.).
• Candidate must have strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• Candidate must have the ability to read and digest technical information.
• Candidate must have Strong attention to detail.
• Candidate must have strong customer focus, the ability to manage customer needs and multiple work priorities.
• Candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Bonus Points For Having!

• Use of Enterprise Patching systems preferred.
• Cisco experience preferred.
• Linux+/Microsoft/Cisco certification preferred.
• 4 - 7 years of related experience.

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. Find the role that’s right for you.

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 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?

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