Systems Administrator 3 - 29784
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Job summary
HII Mission Technologies in San Diego, CA is seeking a Navy NETTN Network Administrator to manage, secure, and optimize enterprise servers and endpoints. This role supports DoD mission networks and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
Candidates must have extensive server administration experience, active DoD security clearance, and certifications such as Security+, Linux+ or Microsoft, with strong problem solving and communication skills.
Qualifications
- 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
- Candidate must have a Security+ or an equivalent certification.
- Candidate must have a strong background in server administration.
- Candidate must have Linux+ or Microsoft certification.
- Candidate must be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Candidate must currently possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Candidate must demonstrate strong technical troubleshooting abilities.
- Candidate must be capable of reading and interpreting complex technical information.
- Candidate must exhibit excellent attention to detail.
- Candidate must maintain a strong customer-service mindset and effectively balance customer needs with multiple work priorities.
- Candidate must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators.
- Duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocate mass storage space. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
- Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
- Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
- Administering Microsoft Windows servers.
- Managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
- Creating and modifying DHCP reservations.
- Performing system patching and configuration in accordance with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
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Job description
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.
The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Network Administrator is 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 within the NITE.
This role works closely with team members and cross-functional departments to update, monitor, and maintain servers and workstations across the enterprise.
- Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators.
- Duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocate mass storage space. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
- Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
- Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
- Administering Microsoft Windows servers.
- Managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
- Creating and modifying DHCP reservations.
- Performing system patching and configuration in accordance with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
- 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
- Candidate must have a Security+ or an equivalent certification.
- Candidate must have a strong background in server administration.
- Candidate must have Linux+ or Microsoft certification.
- Candidate must be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Candidate must currently possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Candidate must demonstrate strong technical troubleshooting abilities.
- Candidate must be capable of reading and interpreting complex technical information.
- Candidate must exhibit excellent attention to detail.
- Candidate must maintain a strong customer-service mindset and effectively balance customer needs with multiple work priorities.
- Candidate must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft WSUS or SCCM
- Experience with Windows Servers 2016/2019
- Windows desktop operating systems (WIN10 SHB)
- RedHat desktop operating systems (RHEL 7/8) experience highly desired
- 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
Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the Systems Analyst discipline.
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.
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.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
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.
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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com 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.
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