Network Communications 3
Date: Mar 26, 2026
Location: San Diego, CA, California, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
Requisition Number: 27902
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $90,250.00 - $115,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Senior
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.
Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies
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.
Job Description
HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Network Administrator 3 (C4I) to support Fleet Synthetic Training events at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona. The selected candidate will provide operational coordination and technical expertise supporting Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems used in Navy training, experimentation, and wargaming environments.
The Network Administrator will serve as a key contributor to mission planning, execution, and evaluation activities while ensuring Common Operational Picture (COP) and Global Command and Control System operations remain fully functional during training events. This position requires ability to adjust daily working hours occasionally to match times zones around the world where events are occurring and must able to work nights and weekends in support of FST and LVC events.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Operational & Training Support
- Prepare and support Operations Tasking (OPTASK) and Common Tactical Picture Management (CTPM) requirements for fleet exercises.
- Support Naval Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) compliance efforts.
- Recommend updates and assist in development of SOPs supporting expanding fleet training requirements.
- Support planning, execution, testing, and assessment of Fleet Synthetic Training events.
- Support live, virtual, and constructive operational training environments.
C4I Systems Support
- C4I Tactical Data Link and Global Command and Control System (GCCS) Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- Provide operational and technical support for:
- Link Monitoring and Management Tool (LMMT)
- GCCS-Joint (GCCS-J)
- Identify, communicate, and resolve technical issues impacting mission execution.
- Coordinate and deconflict operational resource requirements.
- Troubleshoot system integration and operational data issues across multiple platforms.
Technical & Analytical Duties
- Interpret technical documentation and system requirements.
- Support Navy experimentation and wargame operations to achieve training objectives.
- Maintain situational awareness across operational and tactical warfare environments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active-duty military experience in information technology.
- 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field or
- 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field or
- 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field or
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
- Experience supporting C4I systems and Navy operational environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple systems simultaneously.
- Effective communication with technical teams and leadership.
- Strong organizational and mission planning capabilities.
- Ability to obtain Windows or Linux operating system certification.
- Must have current Security + certification or able to obtain within 3 months of hire.
- Active DoW Secret Clearance and ability to maintain.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience supporting Navy Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) programs.
- Experience with NCTE or distributed training environments.
- Prior experience supporting operational or tactical-level warfare events.
- Experience with Navy experimentation or wargaming operations.
- Current active DOW Secret clearance.
Physical Requirements
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.
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
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.
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.
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.