System Administrator (Nightwatch) - 24746

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Date: Aug 4, 2025

Location: Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 24746 

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.

 

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

Summary

The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) System Administrator - Nightwatch ensures the administration, maintenance, and cybersecurity defense of all client and server infrastructure on the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN). This is an overnight/night watch role, providing 24×7 coverage to support enterprise-wide modeling and simulation applications. You’ll own overnight operations, deploying, monitoring, and hardening Windows and Linux systems that power enterprise-wide modeling and simulation applications demanding strong independent initiative during off-hours and seamless coordination with daytime teams to maintain mission-critical operations. This position follows a Panama shift schedule (6 PM–6 AM), rotating long and short weeks to provide continuous coverage. 

 

Why This Role Matters

  • Ensures continuous availability and security of NETTN infrastructure during off-hours.

  • Rapidly detects and resolves overnight incidents, minimizing downtime for training exercises.

  • Sustains DoD cybersecurity compliance (STIGs) around the clock, protecting sensitive Navy data.

  • Bridges the operational handoff between night and day shifts, preserving institutional knowledge and readiness.

What you will do

  • Administer and secure Windows Server environments (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP) in an overnight operational posture

  • Manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs), DHCP reservations, patching, and system configurations for Windows and Linux endpoints

  • Monitor server and workstation health, performance, and security during night hours; perform on-the-fly troubleshooting and escalation

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware) and VDI solutions after hours

  • Harden operating systems per DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and apply emergency security patches

  • Produce and update technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures for night-watch operations

  • Coordinate closely with daytime shift teams to ensure seamless transition and knowledge transfer

  • Provide timely customer communication and status updates for all overnight service tickets

What you must have

Education & Experience (select one):

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field and 2+ years of relevant experience

  • Master’s degree in a related field (no experience required)

  • High school diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of relevant experience

Required Credentials:

  • U.S. citizenship

  • Current or active DoD Secret security clearance (must be maintained) 

  • CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent/higher certification satisfying DoD 8570.1-M IAT-II requirements

Preferred Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

  • Microsoft Certified: MCSA or MCSE; CompTIA Linux+; or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

  • Hands-on experience with Windows 10 and RHEL 7/8 desktop operating systems

  • Proven track record of patch management for Microsoft servers and workstations

  • Experience deploying and managing VMware vSphere, Horizon View, or similar platforms

  • Familiarity with VDI protocols (PCoIP, Blast) and VDI troubleshooting

  • Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills tailored to off-hours operations

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, with a customer-focused mindset

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.