Network Administrator​/Ship Rider; Network Communications

Position: Network Administrator/Ship Rider (Network Communications 4)
Requisition Number: 30548 Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type:

Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $99,827.00 - $ 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 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.

Job Description The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Network Administrator / Ship Rider is responsible for the administration, maintenance, cybersecurity defense, and operational support of Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) client and server systems supporting enterprise-wide modeling and simulation applications for the NITE.This role provides both shore-based and shipboard support. As a Ship Rider, the candidate will embark on U.S. Navy vessels to provide onboard network administration and technical support during underway operations.

Deployments may require extended 12+ hour workdays for periods ranging from several weeks to over a month. The candidate must be capable of troubleshooting connectivity issues, accessing and configuring network switches via console connections, and maintaining reliable system operations in dynamic shipboard environments with limited resources.

The Network Administrator will coordinate closely with team members, Navy personnel, and technical departments to update, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, workstations, and network systems both ashore and afloat. Additional responsibilities include virtual environment administration, DHCP configuration, patching and STIG implementation, system hardening, technical troubleshooting, authoring SOPs, and providing Tier 2 technical support.

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, manage multiple mission priorities, and maintain high-quality technical support during extended deployments.

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