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Date: Feb 25, 2025

Location: Des Moines, IA, Iowa, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 22445 

Required Travel: 51 - 75%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $82,595.00 - $110,000.00 

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.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Summary

HII Mission Technologies is looking for a System Administration Support Technician supporting the Air National Guard (ANG) 132nd Combat Training Squadron (CTS) Distributed Training Operations Center (DTOC) in Des Moines, IA. Candidate will join a robust Technology team that supports all Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events, mission networks, site connections support activities, cyber security and other related functions. #LI-MJ1

What you will do

Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.

Duties include:

  • Installation, support and maintenance of DTOC mission network servers, computer equipment and connection of peripherals.

  • Configure software, modify software configuration and perform basic configuration management IAW with all STIGs and other Cybersecurity requirements to include JSIG.

  • Plan for and respond to service outages and other problems.

  • Work as part of project team in design and integration of OTTI technologies and DTOC solutions to meet mission requirements.

  • Provide software application assistance for commonly used office automation applications and M&S tools.

  • Support Host Base Security System (HBSS) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions and continuous monitoring.

  • Implement client workstations software patches, security fixes and service releases.

  • Identify, analyze and document long-range requirements.

What you must have

  • 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Experience working with Air Force and Joint DMO partners.
  • Experience bridging Live, Virtual, and Constructive training systems together.
  • Must be able to become expert user of network routing applications, with expert understanding of connectivity between remote sites to the DTOC, and to the Event Control Centers.
  • Experience analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting DIS/HLA/TENA packets using Wireshark, DIS Packet Analyzer, or similar software tools.
  • General knowledge of SISO and AF Standards related to Distributive Interactive Simulation (DIS) protocol.
  • Must have working knowledge of various Air Force and Joint Distributed Training Networks, fundamental knowledge of how various networks function, and understanding how to connect to partner networks and systems.
  • Must have experience working with various DoD simulator architecture/data management (DIS, HLA, TENA, etc), and how to translate from one to another.
  • Must have experience working with DIS/HLA/TENA IP-based radio communication solutions, and commonly used simulation Image and Environment Generator applications.
  • Maintain Security + Certification.
  • Must have a current or active DoD Secret Security Clearance. 

Preferred Requirements

  • Current Top Secret Clearance
  • General working knowledge of Citrix and PowerShell

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

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.

 

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

 

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

 

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

 

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our employees. We believe that an environment that fosters employee engagement among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of our employees.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.