Network Administrator; Network Communications

Network Administrator (Network Communications
4) - 26099

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4) - 26099 role at Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Requisition Number: 26099

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $88,834.00 - $

Security Clearance:
Top Secret

Level of

Experience:

Senior

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.

HII – Mission Technologies is seeking a Network Administrator for a high priority project that is part of their Space Protection and Response Solution Contract. The objective of the Space Protection and Response Solutions is to provide innovative technology solutions to ensure our Nation’s space mission capabilities in a multi‑domain, joint and coalition conflict.

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot WAN/LAN equipment including routers, switches, multiplexers, and VPNs
• Manage internetworking protocols (IP, VLANs, VTP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, multicast) across Cisco, Juniper, and Brocade platforms
• Perform packet‑level diagnostics using Net Flow, protocol analyzers, sniffers, and log analysis
• Apply DoD STIGs to network devices and ensure compliance with security policies
• Monitor network performance using tools such as Solar Winds
• Assist in network design, documentation, and implementation
• Support cross‑domain connectivity and implement robust network security measures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Experience in network operations and support within DoD or federal environments
• Hands‑on experience with cross‑domain solutions and network security planning
• Must have an Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Must have Security+, or equivalent IAT Level II certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• CCNP Certification or equivalent

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.

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…