System Administrator (Systems Administrator 3) - 28810

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 88,168 - 106,845; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking a System Administrator to ensure the smooth operation of Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network systems. Responsibilities include server administration, providing technical support, and maintaining cybersecurity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with related experience. Competitive benefits offered include medical plans, a 401(k) savings plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Six years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or ten years without.
• Security+ or equivalent certification required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows Server administration and patching.
• Provide Tier 2 support and maintain multi-user systems.
• Develop and monitor policies for computing resource usage.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Server administration

Security certifications

Experience with VMware

Active Directory

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or 6 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft WSUS

SCCM

VDI technologies

Job description

System Administrator (Systems Administrator 3) – 28810

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

Requisition Number: 28810

Required Travel: 0 – 10%

Employment Type: Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $88,168.00 – $106,845.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunities is part of the Global Security (GS) group, which focuses on live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) solutions, fleet sustainment, nuclear and environmental challenges, and Australia business.

Leadership Capabilities – Key Focus Areas

• 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.

About the Role

The Network Administrator (Systems Administrator) will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and cybersecurity protection of all Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) client and server systems that support enterprise-wide modeling and simulation applications and services for the Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE). The candidate will collaborate closely with teammates and cross‑functional departments to update, monitor, and maintain servers and workstations across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Perform Microsoft Windows Server administration, manage GPOs, create/modify DHCP reservations, patching, STIG compliance, and author standard operating procedures.
• Provide Tier 2 technical support and maintain smooth operation of multi‑user computer systems, coordinating with network administrators.
• Set up administrator and service accounts, maintain system documentation, tune performance, install system‑wide software and allocate mass storage.
• Interact with users, evaluate vendor products, and recommend hardware/software purchases.
• Develop and monitor policies and standards related to the use of computing resources.

Requirements

• Six years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or four years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree; or a high‑school diploma or equivalent with ten years of experience.
• Security+ or equivalent certification.
• Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with Microsoft WSUS or SCCM.
• Experience with Windows Server 2016/2019 and Active Directory.
• Experience with Windows desktop operating systems (Win10 SHB).
• Experience digesting and implementing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
• Experience with patching Microsoft servers and workstations.
• Experience with VMware.
• Familiarity with VDI technologies and protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues across multiple systems.
• Strong customer focus; ability to manage customer needs and multiple work priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Bonus Points

• Server‑focused experience.
• Linux+ or additional Microsoft certification.
• Experience installing release upgrades.

Physical Requirements

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity to meet the requirements of the Systems Analyst discipline.

Benefits

HII offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; a 401(k) savings plan; life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and time off; tuition reimbursement; and early‑childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Accessibility 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. You may also call 1-844-849-8463 and press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.