Network Engineer

HII's Mission Technologies division•Fort Belvoir, VA

9d•Onsite

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. 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. Mission Technologies is searching for an experienced Network Engineer to join our team in Fort Belvoid, VA. HII’s Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives. This role is part of a current proposal scheduled to start in 2026. Salary range based on backgrond, skills, experience and education. Network Engineer 3 : $ 102,160-189,725 Network Engineer 4 : $ 118,590- $220,238

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, economics, computer science, engineering, or relevant degree. Additional 4+ years of relevant experience allowed in lieu of degree allowed
8+ years relevant project management experience
Project Management Professional Certification
Active SECRET clearance
Willingness to pursue TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
Project Manager(s) are expected to be available onsite at B/P/C/S during active project(s)
On-site work at Ft Belvoir, VA during normal business hours.
Up to 25% travel expected to US Army CONUS sites during deployment phases

Nice To Haves

Active or prior TOP SECRET/SCI clearance
Willingness to deploy to USG sites for 2-4 weeks at a time
Holds advanced professional networking certifications, such as CCNP, CCIE, or industry equivalent.
Familiarity and application of architectural frameworks commonly used in Government agencies, such as DoDAF, TOGAF , etc.
Excellent analytical, technical, communication, planning, presentation, and organizational skills with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences, internal teams, senior leaders, vendors, partners, customers, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience evaluating current-state network architectures and identifying effective, secure, scalable solutions that optimize operations.
Designing solutions and developing supporting documentation, including plans, diagrams, specifications, topologies, and configurations for the current and target-state technology stacks.
Providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle and reach-back SME support when unforeseen obstacles and complex issues arise.
Developing technical presentations, reviewing engineering proposals and change requests, and providing guidance/recommendations during technical engineering and review board meetings.
Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, concepts, methodologies, and approaches as laid out in CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model and NIST SP 800-27 Zero Trust Architecture.
Developing and implementing industry best business practices through standards guidelines, processes, and procedures that align with Federal, DoD, and U.S. Army policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for architecting and supporting the modernization, expansion, enhancement, and upgrades across US Army IT infrastructure, IT systems, IT support systems, and communications systems.
Will analyze site survey reports, recommend network modernization upgrades, craft network architectures, and assist operations leads in creating deployment plans and executing capability roll outs.
The job requires direct interaction with US Army, DoD, and other USG personnel including briefing technical plans and adjusting architecture requirements to fit US Army acquisition and supply chain requirements.