Information Technology (IT) Specialist (SkillBridge Intern) - 16988

Requisition Number: 16988

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Temporary Worker

Anticipated Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Intern

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS) , a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

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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Summary

This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. HII Mission Technologies Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with HII.

Program Of Instruction

For this internship, the SkillBridge intern will train as an Information Technology Analyst within HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal of refining and enhancing current Information Technology Analyst fundamentals and principles. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed.

Desired End State (3-4 month target)

• At the end of four months, the intern will be able to establish accounts, conduct system maintenance, and perform system recovery.
• The intern will develop a good understanding of implementing maintenance and upgrade procedures to minimize disruption of normal business functions. This includes:
  
  • planning, design, acquisition, installation and set-up, testing, accreditation, fielding, support, and disposition of IT equipment, components, and software
  • Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.

Training Plan

Phase 1 - Basics

• Week 1: In processing, Introductions/office familiarization
• Week 2: Intro to HII and customer teams - AFLCMC/WB
• Week 3: Intro to IT Support to include planning, design, acquisition, installation and set-up, testing, accreditation, fielding, support, and disposition of IT equipment, components, and software
• Week 4: Intro planning, scheduling, coordinating, installing, updating, and accomplishing day-today administration for software and hardware on multiple classified networks
• Week 5: Intro managing IT network equipment to include switches, routers, and both basic and advanced configurations of firewalls

Phase 2 - Configuration & Optimization of Networks

• Week 6-7: Configure and troubleshoot Video Teleconferencing and Voice over IP telephone systems
• Week 8-9: Support analysis and testing to ensure equipment and software additions and upgrades compatible with existing infrastructure
• Week 10-11: Optimize the function and performance of network hardware and software to ensure IT system availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability
• Week 12-13: Troubleshoot, identify network problems and develop, coordinate, and implement corrective actions

Phase 3 - Network Troubleshooting & Maintenance and Security Administration

• Week 14: Support tracking of network equipment and software technology obsolescence and help analyze and prepare trades for future maintenance and replacement in support of IT budget planning
• Week 15: Provide help desk support for all IT networks and communications systems for on-site and off-site personnel
• Week 16: Support IT system back-up, data restoration, and disaster recovery
• Week 17: Support basic maintenance for printers, scanners, monitors, and Keyboard Video Monitor (KVM) switches
• Week 18: Preparation of required network cyber (IA) documentation
• Week 19: Developing SOPs, and implementing audits, threat and vulnerability assessments, and applying security-related software tools to manage and control classified information systems
• Week 20: Resolving information systems security incidents

Additional Goals

• Project management

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Minimum Qualifications

Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service to actively participate. May apply up to 12 months prior to separation or retirement from active-duty military service.

• Must have TS/SCI security clearance
• Must have Bachelor's Degree in a related field, and a minimum of five (5) years' experience maintaining IT systems or a minimum of ten (10) years' experience maintaining IT systems.
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management Level II certification, or equivalent, and 4 years of classified information systems experience working on DoD ACAT I, ACAT II, or ACAT.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements will vary and is dependent on the Program of Instruction.

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.

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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