Network Admininistrator (Nightwatch) - 24744

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Date: Aug 4, 2025

Location: Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 24744 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $61,534.00 - $85,009.60 

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

The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Network Administrator – Nightwatch ensures 24/7 network availability on the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN). Working within the Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC), you will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot multi-classification LAN, WAN, and VPN infrastructure. This position follows a Panama shift schedule (6 PM–6 AM), rotating long and short weeks to provide continuous coverage. there will need to be a willingness to work evening, night, and weekend shifts,

 

Why This Role Matters

  • Directly supports the training readiness of Navy personnel by keeping NETTN online and secure.

  • Enables mission-critical exercises and simulations that hone warfighter skills.

  • Ensures rapid response to network incidents, minimizing downtime and preserving operational tempo.

  • Maintains cyber resilience and compliance across multiple classification levels, safeguarding sensitive data.

What you will do

  • Maintain uninterrupted operation of local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), and virtual private networks (VPN).

  • Plan, evaluate, and coordinate installation or reconfiguration of data and voice communication hardware/software.

  • Troubleshoot network connectivity issues—WAN circuits, equipment failures, router/switch configurations, firewall access control lists, VoIP device registration, and cryptographic device keying.

  • Coordinate with Navy, DISA, and commercial carriers for circuit implementation and fault resolution.

  • Ensure Information Assurance compliance through IOS upgrades, device configuration changes, and firewall ACL verifications.

  • Monitor network performance and conduct short- and long-range capacity planning.

  • Develop and maintain network documentation and standard operating procedures.

  • Propose cost-effective network design enhancements based on current usage and future requirements.

  • Coordinate third-party maintenance and restoration support at remote sites.

What you must have

Education and Experience (select one):

  • 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in related field 

  • 0 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree in a related field

  • 6 years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Credentials:

  • U.S. Citizen

  • Current or active DoD Secret security clearance (maintainable)

  • CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent/higher certification (meets DoD 8570.1-M and SECNAV M-5239.2 IAT-II requirements)

Preferred Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline

  • Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting WAN/LAN equipment (routers, switches, multiplexers) and circuits

  • Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting ASA firewall ACLs

  • Packet-level troubleshooting skills using protocol analyzers, sniffers, NetFlow, and log analysis

  • In-depth knowledge of Cisco internetworking (IP addressing, VLANs, VTP, 802.1q, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PIM, multicast) and Cisco IOS

  • Familiarity with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for network devices

  • Experience in a Network Operations Center or help-desk environment, including ticketing and customer communications

  • Exposure to network and performance monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds)

  • Background with Cisco VoIP (Power-over-Ethernet switches, Call Manager)

  • Experience with NSA Type 1 cryptographic devices (KG-175D, KG-75

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment. Ability to remain alert and productive throughout the night shift.

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.
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.