Network Engineer (SkillBridge Intern) - 30611
About The Position
This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII. The SkillBridge intern will train as a Network Engineer with HII Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated Network Engineering Supervisor. The goal is to gain hands-on experience in designing, planning, implementing, testing, and sustaining enterprise networks within Warfare Systems environments. Interns will work alongside subject matter experts to apply best practices in network architecture, hardware/software selection, integration testing, and modernization strategies. They will complete the program with the confidence to perform mid-level network engineering functions across LAN, MAN, WAN, and cloud-integrated networks. This internship also provides a window into HII’s mission, culture, and career pathways in delivering mission-driven solutions.
Requirements
- Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service.
- Applications accepted within final 12 months of US Military active-duty service.
- Bachelors in CS, IT/Systems, engineering, or related + 2 yrs relevant experience; or HS + 6 yrs.
- 2 + yrs designing, building, and supporting LAN/MAN/WAN.
- Proficient in network hardware/software evaluation, configuration, performance tuning, and integration testing.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills; works solo or in teams.
- Strong analytical research and problem-solving.
- Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to create rack drawings and L2/L3 network diagrams
- IAT Level II
- Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Responsibilities
- Design and document network system schematics that meet capacity, security, and future-growth requirements
- Conduct network testing and troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues across LAN, MAN, and WAN environments
- Support hardware and software selection recommendations tailored to mission needs
- Integrate and test complex, large-scale, computer-integrated networks
- Evaluate and report on emerging network technologies to enhance capabilities
- Configure and manage network devices: routers, switches, firewalls, gateways, and interconnections
- Support cloud network integrations with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
- Communicate design proposals and technical findings effectively to stakeholders
- Build professional relationships within the Warfare Systems team
- Complete and present a capstone network architecture project demonstrating end-to-end mastery
- Apply all skills independently.
- Complete additional IT certifications supporting the role.
Benefits
- HII Mission Technologies will fund all travel costs
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