Systems Administrator 3 - 29956

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Navy NETTN Systems Administrator in Virginia Beach to maintain enterprise-wide modeling and simulation services, ensure cybersecurity protection, and support DoD STIG compliance. The role requires a Secret security clearance and strong Windows Server administration experience.

You will work with stakeholders to manage accounts, patch systems, configure GPOs, and monitor performance in a multi-user environment, using VMware and VDI technologies.

Qualifications

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years with Masters; or 10 years with HS diploma.
• Security+ or equivalent certification required.
• Experience with Windows desktop/server operating systems and patching.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; DoD STIG familiarity.
• Strong troubleshooting, attention to detail, and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain multi-user computer systems and coordinate with network admins.
• Set up admin/service accounts, document systems, tune performance, install software.
• Develop and monitor allocation policies for computing resources.
• Configure GPOs, DHCP reservations, patching per STIG; support VMware/VDI.
• Collaborate across teams to update and maintain enterprise servers/workstations.

Skills

Security+

Windows OS knowledge

GPOs

VMware

VDI

Strong communication

DoD STIG knowledge

Patching

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

VMware

WSUS/SCCM

Windows Server 2016/2019

Job description

Requisition Number: 29956

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $80,152.00 - $93,953.60

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

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.

Who We Are

The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Systems Administrator oversees 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 within the NITE.

What You Will Do

• 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.
• Work in close coordination with other team members and departments to update, monitor and maintain servers and workstations used throughout the enterprise.
• Perform Microsoft Windows server administration, manage GPOs, create/modify DHCP reservations, patching and configuring systems in compliance with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).

What You Must Have

• 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 Security+ or equivalent certification.
• Candidate must have experience with Windows desktop operating systems (WIN10 SHB).
• Candidate must currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret security clearance.
• Candidate must be able to work independently and work within a team.
• 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 familiarity with VDI technologies and protocols.
• 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!

• Server Focused highly desired.
• RedHat desktop operating systems (RHEL 7/8) experience highly desired.
• Experience with Microsoft WSUS or SCCM.
• Experience with Windows Servers 2016/2019.
• Linux+ or Microsoft certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.