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Huntington Ingalls Industries Network Administration Support Technician in Des Moines, Iowa

Requisition Number: 20476

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $60,722.00 - $80,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Live, Virtual, Constructive Solutions, a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. As a trusted partner to our military customers, we design, develop and operate systems that bring together service members from across the globe to help you train like you fight, because we understand that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece parts.

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

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is looking to hire a Network Administration Support Technician supporting the Air National Guard (ANG) Distributed Training Operations Center (DTOC) in Des Moines, IA. Candidate will join a robust Technology team that supports all Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events, mission networks, site connections support activities, cyber security and other related functions.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Designs and plans network systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network systems. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switchers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new network technologies to enhance capabilities of the network. Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Architect, engineer and maintain DTOC mission networks.

  • Configure all DTOC mission network (WAN/LAN) equipment to include firewalls, routers and switches.

  • Maintain expertise in standard voice, data, video network and cryptographic OTTI technologies.

  • Establish work standards, methods, and controls for preventative, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions.

  • Work as part of project team in design and integration of OTTI technologies and DTOC solutions to meet mission requirements.

  • Support Host Base Security System (HBSS) and Security Information and Event Management solutions and continuous monitoring.

  • Identify, analyze and document long range requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience. Minimum 3 years of employment experience of computer/networking related work within the past 5 years.

  • Must maintain Security Plus certification

  • Familiarity with applying Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Checklists and basic critical analysis/troubleshooting in the application of the STIG

  • Experience analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting DIS/HLA packets using Wireshark, DPA, or similar software tools

  • Certifiable knowledge of networking operations and associated peripheral equipment: LANs, WANs, remote access systems, routers, bridges, copper and fiber cabling, and firewalls

  • Expertise in principles, practices, and techniques in the install and maintenance of hardware

  • Expertise in network management tools and problem analysis techniques

  • Secret Clearance with the ability to upgrade TS

Preferred Requirements

Current Top Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

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 diverse 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.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

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.

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