Requisition Number: 25257
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $80,226.00 - $96,657.60
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
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 Technolgoies is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support our customer in Chesapeake, VA to implement, manage and maintain our network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in hardware/software troubleshooting and configuration, reporting and maintaining technical expertise in areas of network and computer hardware connections. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Essential Job Responsibilities - Leads by taking responsibility for ensuring the AEGIS Tactical Local Area Network (LAN) is operational and available.
- Reports to the AWS Engineering Lead and coordinates with the CSPE, O&M Lead, Test Coordinator and Test Director for Tactical LAN Test related matters.
- Perform tactical LAN equipment suites, setup configurations, equipment interfaces and data extraction requirements.
- Handle proper activation and operation of the Tactical LAN computing environment including OE, configuration and computer program operation and interface with other elements.
- Serve as the Tactical LAN Network Administrator and AWS System Administrator.
- Identify and resolve Tactical LAN equipment and computer program issues.
- Analyze test results and findings as necessary for the functional tests involving the Tactical LAN.
- Provide engineering support for the interfaces and capabilities and limitations.
- Prepare for computer program and/or equipment changes as necessary to support ship test and integration program.
Additional responsibility areas include
Planning:
- Analyze pre-availability baseline test packages and resolve discrepancies.
- Review ICDs, SIDs and LARs relating to LAN.
- Review existing test procedures and recommend changes.
- Interface with equipment In-Service Engineering Agencies (ISEA), and Software Support Activities (SSA) as required in preparation for tests.
- Identify necessary special recording devices, special instrumentation, and data collection media that will be required to support the tests.
- Identify all Special Test Equipment required and ensure plan is in place to have on site and calibrated as required to meet test schedule.
Execution:
- Ensure Tactical LAN equipment is properly configured for each test event.
- Maintain tactical computer configuration and shipboard implementation of configuration changes required to support testing and troubleshooting.
- Implement shipboard passwords and password policy.
- Provide support for crew preparations for trials.
- Participate/perform data collection and analysis for summary report.
- Document test procedure discrepancies for future revision.
- Fault Isolate Tactical LAN problems.
- Ensure Tactical LAN hardware discrepancies are documented utilizing the Electronic Material Assessment Form (EMAF) process to ensure 2K generation IAW the JFMM.
- Ensure Tactical LAN software discrepancies are documented utilizing the Test Observation Report (TOR) process.
- Initiate fleet feedback response for documentation or hardware issues (i.e. TMDER, TFBR etc) when applicable.
- Provide ships force with equipment, operations and maintenance familiarization.
- Assist yard and installation team in LAN equipment modernization.
Reporting:
- Provide Tactical LAN status reports as required to the CSPE, TC, and AWS Engineering Lead.
- Analyze Tactical LAN data and provide findings in final report.
- Maintain current status of all unresolved Tactical LAN TORs and provide recommendation to CSPE on steps to resolve TORs.
- Provide inputs to CSPE for Lesson Learned Report throughout availability.
- Provide EOA summary report to CSPE.
Minimum Qualifications - 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.
- Client experience requirements: 10+ years experience in Network Systems Engineering.
- Client education requirements: BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Networking, or a relevant field; Candidate must have an undergraduate degree from an ABET accredited program.
- 4 years of additional equivalent experience can be substituted for a BA/BS degree.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
- Strong understanding of network infrastructure and hardware.
- Proficiency in networking protocols and services.
- Hands-on experience identifying and resolving LAN equipment and computer program issues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive and eager-to-learn attitude.
Preferred Requirements - An active Secret Security Clearance.
- An active CISSP or CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Experience maintaining Government networks.
- Knowledge of cloud networking.
- Experience with tactical LAN/communications equipment or military-grade networks.
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. Bonother 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.
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