Network Engineer - 27715

HII's Mission Technologies division • Solomons, MD

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About The Position

HII Mission Technologies is seeking skilled Network Engineers to join our growing team. We have multiple openings and welcome applicants across all experience levels.

Our ideal candidates are cleared professionals with proven, hands-on experience operating in tactical environments and collaborating effectively across organizations and agencies. All positions require a minimum of an active SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph.

Senior-level candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and should ideally already possess a TS/SCI clearance.

Salary Information
Compensation for this position varies by level and is determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certification levels, security clearance status, and alignment with mission requirements.

Approximate salary ranges by level include:
• Level Two: $83,574 – $119,391• Level Three: $102,160 – $145,942• Level Four: $118,590 – $169,413

Requirements

• Level Two - 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Level Three - 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Level Four - 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in tactical or operational military environments.
• Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and supporting complex network systems.
• Strong knowledge of network hardware/software including routers, switches, firewalls, gateways, and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies.
• Experience producing network diagrams and detailed architecture documentation.
• Proficiency in network troubleshooting, testing, and optimization.
• Familiarity with DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal government network standards and security controls.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across multiple organizations and agencies.
• CompTIA Network+ required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical information clearly.
• All positions require a minimum of an active SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced CompTIA certifications (e.g., CASP+, CySA+, PenTest+) preferred.
• Senior-level candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and should ideally already possess a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement network systems aligned with mission and operational requirements.
• Develop technical specifications, diagrams, and schematics for network architecture.
• Recommend hardware and software solutions to support efficient and scalable network operations.
• Define implementation techniques, tools, and methodologies to meet current and future capacity needs.
• Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting of network systems and components.
• Maintain technical expertise with routers, switches, firewalls, bridges, gateways, and related network technologies.
• Support operations in tactical or field environments, ensuring performance under mission-driven conditions.
• Collaborate across organizations, agencies, and mission partners to ensure interoperability and solution alignment.
• Evaluate new and emerging technologies to enhance network capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, IC, and federal security requirements and support clearance-related processes.

Benefits

• HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. 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.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

What This Job Offers

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