Network Systems Engineer

HII•St Louis, MO

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About The Position

HII Mission Technologies’ Warfare Systems business group is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to join its team in St. Louis, Missouri. The role plans and develops telecommunications solutions involving computer and communications equipment, analyzes network alternatives, and recommends improvements. It supports enterprise network security and architecture modernization, operational delivery, and secure, scalable network and transport services for mission requirements. The engineer works across technical teams, leadership, stakeholders, vendors, and partner agencies. The position includes technical assessment and planning, execution and delivery management, reporting, risk mitigation, process improvement, and operational knowledge transfer. It also supports modernization studies, including the application of AI and machine learning to automate workflows and accelerate review of IT and network requirements.

Requirements

At least 9 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; 7 years with a master’s degree; 4 years with a Ph.D. or Juris Doctorate; or 13 years with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Network technology course or certification in TCP/IP, with applied understanding of the roles of devices in TCP/IP networks and the details of IP, ARP, TCP, ICMP, and UDP.
Applied understanding of FTP, HTTP, Telnet, and other TCP/IP applications; VoIP, email messaging, and multicasting; and troubleshooting TCP/IP issues at each network layer.
ITIL certification.
DAWIA Program Management Certification.
Experience managing enterprise networks; cybersecurity tool and infrastructure deployments; cloud IaaS and PaaS implementations; and cross-domain technology implementations.
Familiarity with the acquisition lifecycle.
Familiarity with FAR and DFAR rules governing acquisition activities.
Active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Network technology course or certification in one or more of the following: configuring TCP/IP on server computers; managing and troubleshooting DNS and DHCP; installing and configuring network and software infrastructure; configuring and managing device routing and remote access; or monitoring and maintaining network infrastructure.
Completion of a specialized wireless network course and/or certification.

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, test, and evaluate network systems and services, including LAN/WAN, internet/intranet, satellite, and other data communications environments.
Perform network modeling, analysis, and capacity and performance planning to support mission and operational requirements.
Provide technical leadership and assistance to senior-, mid-, and junior-level contractor Network Systems Engineers.
Support PEIN leadership in developing the enterprise network security roadmap, modernizing enterprise architecture, and integrating AI and automation to improve security and operations.
Capture stakeholder needs and translate them into clear, testable technical requirements with defined thresholds and objectives.
Communicate technical findings and risk posture to technical and non-technical audiences, and develop actionable mitigation plans.
Coordinate across departments, vendors, and partner agencies to align priorities and integrate security and operational services.
Support execution management by defining milestones, tracking progress, resolving dependencies, and ensuring deliverables meet technical and security requirements.
Manage changes to scope, schedule, and security requirements to minimize operational disruption.
Produce weekly status reports, risk updates, and performance metrics for PEIN Division leadership and stakeholders.
Facilitate knowledge transfer and operational handoffs to ensure continuity of service delivery.
Map workflows, develop and maintain SOPs, implement process, tool, and security-control improvements, and provide project/program management training as needed.
Assess, prioritize, and integrate stakeholder demands across Core Service Areas such as TCS, UDS, EMS, and Cloud; manage end-to-end delivery and reporting for assigned requirements.
Participate in technical assessments of network and transport posture, identify vulnerabilities and gaps, and recommend scalable, secure solutions aligned with performance, compliance, and cost objectives.
Support studies and modernization efforts, including applying AI/ML to automate workflows and accelerate vetting of IT and network requirements.
Forecast and manage network and transport resource demand, balance allocation across performance, cost, schedule, and scalability, and identify risks to prevent capacity shortfalls or overruns.