Network Administrator; Network Communications

Position: Network Administrator (Network Communications 3)
Requisition Number: 28835

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,250.00 - $

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 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

The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Network Administrator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting network connectivity and infrastructure on the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN).  The candidate will support the operation and maintenance of multiple networks across different classification levels and ensure continuous network connectivity is maintained to customers and sites.  This position will be in the Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC).

The NOSC functions as the helpdesk for network operations support and provides troubleshooting of network connectivity including WAN circuits, equipment failures, router and switch configurations, firewall access control lists, VoIP device registrations and configuration, cryptographic device configurations and keying material. This includes coordination with Navy, DISA, and commercial circuit providers for implementation and troubleshooting; maintaining Information Assurance compliance including IOS upgrades, network device configuration changes, firewall ACL verification and changes;

and supporting remote sites in restoring network failures.

Essential

Job Responsibilities

Maintains smooth operation of local area, world wide and virtual private networks (VPN). Plans, evaluates, and coordinates installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings.

Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions. Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems. May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment. May design network or portion of network that include selection of hardware and software packages.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.  In some cases, educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for applicable work experience.

+ 4 - 7 years demonstrated experience in network operations and support. Work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.

+ Security+ or equivalent certification required

+ CCNA Certification or equivalent strongly preferred

+ Must currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret security clearance

Preferred Requirements

+ Experience in installing and troubleshooting WAN and LAN network equipment and circuits

+ Experience in monitoring, maintaining and troubleshooting ASA firewall ACLs

+ Ability to troubleshoot network issues at the protocol/packet level using…