Network Engineer

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 102,160 - 220,238; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) savings plan

Life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Employee discounts

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies in Fort Belvoir, VA is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design and modernize Army IT and communications networks for a 2026 start. The role spans architecture, deployment planning, and coordination with US Army, DoD, and USG personnel. On-site work and travel up to 25% are expected.

The position requires a degree in a relevant field, 8+ years PM experience, PMP, and readiness for TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility; CCNP/CCIE are preferred certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, economics, computer science, engineering, or relevant degree. Additional 4+ years of relevant experience allowed in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years relevant project management experience
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Willingness to pursue TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
• Project Manager(s) are expected to be available onsite at B/P/C/S during active project(s)
• On-site work at Ft Belvoir, VA during normal business hours.
• Up to 25% travel expected to US Army CONUS sites during deployment phases

Responsibilities

• Architect and support modernization, expansion, enhancement, and upgrades across US Army IT infrastructure, systems, and communications.
• Analyze site survey reports, recommend upgrades, craft network architectures, and assist leads in deployment planning.
• Interact with US Army, DoD, and USG personnel, briefing technical plans and aligning with acquisition and supply chain requirements.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

CCNP

CCIE

Job description

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Requisition Number:28505

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$102,160.00-$220,238.00

Security Clearance:Secret

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

• 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 is searching for an experienced Network Engineer to join our team in Fort Belvoir, VA. HII’s Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives.

This role is part of a current proposal scheduled to start in 2026.

Salary range based on background, skills, experience and education.

Responsible for architecting and supporting the modernization, expansion, enhancement, and upgrades across US Army IT infrastructure, IT systems, IT support systems, and communications systems. Will analyze site survey reports, recommend network modernization upgrades, craft network architectures, and assist operations leads in creating deployment plans and executing capability roll outs. The job requires direct interaction with US Army, DoD, and other USG personnel including briefing technical plans and adjusting architecture requirements to fit US Army acquisition and supply chain requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, economics, computer science, engineering, or relevant degree. Additional 4+ years of relevant experience allowed in lieu of degree allowed
• 8+ years relevant project management experience
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Willingness to pursue TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
• Project Manager(s) are expected to be available onsite at B/P/C/S during active project(s)
• On-site work at Ft Belvoir, VA during normal business hours.
• Up to 25% travel expected to US Army CONUS sites during deployment phases

Preferred Requirements

• Active or prior TOP SECRET/SCI clearance
• Willingness to deploy to USG sites for 2-4 weeks at a time
• Holds advanced professional networking certifications, such as CCNP, CCIE, or industry equivalent.
• Familiarity and application of architectural frameworks commonly used in Government agencies, such as DoDAF, TOGAF, etc.
• Excellent analytical, technical, communication, planning, presentation, and organizational skills with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences, internal teams, senior leaders, vendors, partners, customers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating current-state network architectures and identifying effective, secure, scalable solutions that optimize operations.
• Designing solutions and developing supporting documentation, including plans, diagrams, specifications, topologies, and configurations for the current and target-state technology stacks.
• Providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle and reach-back SME support when unforeseen obstacles and complex issues arise.
• Developing technical presentations, reviewing engineering proposals and change requests, and providing guidance/recommendations during technical engineering and review board meetings.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, concepts, methodologies, and approaches as laid out in CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model and NIST SP 800-27 Zero Trust Architecture.
• Developing and implementing industry best business practices through standards guidelines, processes, and procedures that align with Federal, DoD, and U.S. Army policies and regulations.

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.

• 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.