Integrated Training Systems Network Communications Engineer (Network Communications 2) - 22945

Requisition Number: 22945 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $61,534.00 - $85,000.00 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

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Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is actively seeking a Network Communications Engineer to help design and refine network architectures that integrate military maritime training systems with operational U.S. Navy combat systems. This role is pivotal in ensuring that training solutions are seamlessly aligned with the actual systems used in Navy, Joint, and Coalition shipboard combat environments.

Essential Job Responsibilities

•    Develop and implement robust network communication designs. This includes integrating training systems with U.S. Navy combat systems to ensure real-world fidelity in training environments.
•    Work closely with government, military, and contractor personnel. You’ll be responsible for conveying network architecture options through detailed briefings and comprehensive documentation.
•    Independently manage assigned project tasks. Troubleshoot and optimize network performance issues to guarantee smooth system operations.
•    Provide essential support during hardware and software installations and update processes, ensuring that the network infrastructure remains current and efficient.
•    Be prepared for occasional domestic and international travel to shipboard and shore-based test sites, ensuring hands-on support and validation of integrated systems.

Minimum Qualifications

•    2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years’ experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
•    Six years full-time professional experience in at least one major shipboard, non-propulsion, electronic subsystem.  (In exceptional cases, educational requirements may be adjusted for highly specialized or applicable work experience.)
•    Proficient with common networking tools such as Wireshark, PuTTY, SSH, FTP/TFTP, syslog servers, network taps, and SPAN configurations.
•    Strong understanding of key networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, Multicast, Spanning Tree), operating systems (IOS XE, Linux, Windows), and IPS/IDS technologies.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are critical for both documentation and briefings.
•    You must hold a current DoD Secret clearance and be a U.S. citizen. 
 

Preferred Requirements

•    Obtaining a Security+ certification (or equivalent/IAT II or higher) and Cisco Network/Security certifications can give you an edge.
•    Familiarity with Virtual Machine technologies (such as VirtualBox, VMware, Cisco FMCv).
•    Prior experience in network communications within N