(140) Network Administrator (Network Communications 3)

HII • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

HII is seeking a Network Administrator to support the Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) in the Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC). The NOSC serves as a helpdesk for network operations and provides troubleshooting for connectivity and infrastructure issues, including WAN circuits, equipment failures, router and switch configurations, firewall access control lists, VoIP devices, and cryptographic devices and keying material.

The position supports the operation and maintenance of the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) and multiple networks at different classification levels. It involves coordinating with Navy, DISA, and commercial circuit providers; maintaining Information Assurance compliance; and helping remote sites restore network services. The role requires a current, maintainable US Secret clearance, Security+ or an equivalent certification, and willingness to work periodic shifted schedules that may include evenings, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

• Five years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field; three years with a master's degree; zero years with a PhD or Juris Doctorate; or a high school diploma or equivalent and nine years of relevant experience.
• Security+ certification or equivalent.
• Must currently hold and be able to maintain a US Secret security clearance.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting WAN and LAN network equipment and circuits.
• Strong experience monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting ASA firewall ACLs.
• Ability to troubleshoot network issues at the protocol and packet level using sniffers, protocol analyzers, NetFlow, logging, or similar tools.
• Strong technical network troubleshooting and critical-thinking skills, including troubleshooting issues across multiple systems.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco Internetworking, including IP addressing, subnets, CIDR, switching, VTP, VLANs, 802.1q, routing protocols and technologies such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PIM, and multicast, and Cisco IOS.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking fundamentals, the OSI model, and frame and packet structure.
• Experience in a network operations center environment, including help desk support, customer communication, trouble ticketing, and issue resolution.
• Experience with Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guides.
• Experience with network and performance monitoring tools such as SolarWinds.
• Experience with network security technologies, including firewalls, VRFs, and port security/802.1x.
• Familiarity with Cisco VoIP, including PoE switches and Call Manager.
• Experience with NSA Type 1 cryptographic devices and keying material, particularly KG-175D and KG-75.
• Willingness to work periodic shifted schedules, including evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline; educational requirements may be adjusted or waived for applicable work experience.
• Seven or more years of demonstrated experience in network operations and support; work experience may be adjusted for highly specialized knowledge or uniquely applicable experience.
• CCNP certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot network connectivity and infrastructure on the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN).
• Support the operation and maintenance of multiple networks across different classification levels and maintain continuous connectivity for customers and sites.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues involving WAN circuits, equipment failures, router and switch configurations, firewall access control lists, VoIP registrations and configurations, and cryptographic device configurations and keying material.
• Coordinate network implementation and troubleshooting with Navy, DISA, and commercial circuit providers.
• Maintain Information Assurance compliance, including IOS upgrades, network device configuration changes, and firewall ACL verification and changes.
• Support remote sites in restoring network services after failures.

Benefits

• 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
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
• Bonus or other non-recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions

What This Job Offers

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