Engineer Network 3

HII's Mission Technologies division • Hampton, VA

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About The Position

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.
HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies DivisionOur 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. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Networking, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of hands‑on experience supporting enterprise or tactical network environments.
• Working knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking concepts, IP routing, VLANs, ACLs, and basic network security.
• Experience configuring and maintaining common network hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, Aruba).
• Ability to perform network troubleshooting using standard tools and methodologies.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, CYSA+), or ability to obtain within required timeframe.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoW, DAF, or other government/mission‑critical environments.
• Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, and DoW cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Splunk, ManageEngine).
• Knowledge of VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure enclave configurations.
• Experience supporting tactical or austere communications platforms.
• Advanced vendor certifications (e.g., CCNP, JNCIS, Network+ CE).
• Experience with VoIP, unified communications, or radio/IP integration.
• Strong documentation and change‑management discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of secure network infrastructures supporting Department of the Air Force (DAF) mission systems.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and other network devices.
• Perform network performance analysis, fault isolation, and root‑cause investigations to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Assist with network upgrades, technology refreshes, and the integration of new systems or capabilities.
• Implement and maintain network security controls aligned with DoW and DAF cybersecurity policies.
• Support accreditation, compliance, and documentation activities under RMF and related processes.
• Maintain documentation including network diagrams, configuration baselines, SOPs, and change records.
• Provide user support and technical guidance to on‑site personnel and mission operators.
• Participate in on‑call or after-hours support as required by mission operations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level