HII
Overview
With more than 25,000 employees, HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We are the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our workforce ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers, software developers, solution architects, technical subject matter experts and system users. Anchored in more than 135 years of history, we collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing and integration of the world’s most powerful and survivable naval ships.
The Role Maintains smooth operation of local area, worldwide and virtual private networks (VPN). Plans, evaluates and coordinates installation or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication networks. Maintains technical expertise in all network and computer hardware and software interconnections, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges and gateways. May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements are met for current usage and future needs, configuring solutions to optimize cost savings. Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions. Provides regular monitoring and network analysis and short‑ and long‑term planning for in‑house systems. May coordinate third‑party maintenance and may design portion of the network, including selection of hardware and software packages. The successful candidate will be expected to create and drive policy and processes for network and telecom evaluations, installations, upgrades and problem resolution. This position requires work outside normal business hours, on weekends and provides rotational on‑call support.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.
Equivalent qualifications may include: NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate’s Degree or other formal 2‑year program with 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of non‑exempt experience
Military Paygrade E‑5 or above
High School/GED with 4 years combined of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED with 8 years combined of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military or other relevant non‑exempt experience
Relevant professional certification can substitute a Bachelor's Degree.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or other Cisco certifications are a plus.
Nice to Have
Basic understanding of networking administration principles.
BS/BA in Information Technology.
Knowledge of firewall administration and application of company security policies.
Experience with Cisco IOS 15.x and 17.x, TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP.
Competency with TCP/UDP protocols including HTTP, SSL/TLS, FTP, SSH, SNMP, NTP and SYSLOG.
Ability to implement LAN‑to‑LAN VPNs.
Basic understanding of UNIX and Windows server operating systems.
Proficiency with troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump.
Academic experience with system and network security, authentication and security protocols.
Strong oral and written communication 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. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large‑company employers, we value and ethics‑driven culture that prioritizes people’s safety and well‑being. We offer competitive benefits, educational and training programs for continuous career growth and a supportive, welcoming environment.
EEO Statement 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, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Contact Information If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email buildyourcareer@hii-co.com. Additionally, you may call
1‑844‑849‑8463
for assistance—press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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The Role Maintains smooth operation of local area, worldwide and virtual private networks (VPN). Plans, evaluates and coordinates installation or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication networks. Maintains technical expertise in all network and computer hardware and software interconnections, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges and gateways. May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements are met for current usage and future needs, configuring solutions to optimize cost savings. Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions. Provides regular monitoring and network analysis and short‑ and long‑term planning for in‑house systems. May coordinate third‑party maintenance and may design portion of the network, including selection of hardware and software packages. The successful candidate will be expected to create and drive policy and processes for network and telecom evaluations, installations, upgrades and problem resolution. This position requires work outside normal business hours, on weekends and provides rotational on‑call support.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree and 0 years of relevant exempt experience.
Equivalent qualifications may include: NNS Apprentice School graduate
Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate
Associate’s Degree or other formal 2‑year program with 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of non‑exempt experience
Military Paygrade E‑5 or above
High School/GED with 4 years combined of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military or other relevant exempt experience
High School/GED with 8 years combined of manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, military or other relevant non‑exempt experience
Relevant professional certification can substitute a Bachelor's Degree.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or other Cisco certifications are a plus.
Nice to Have
Basic understanding of networking administration principles.
BS/BA in Information Technology.
Knowledge of firewall administration and application of company security policies.
Experience with Cisco IOS 15.x and 17.x, TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP.
Competency with TCP/UDP protocols including HTTP, SSL/TLS, FTP, SSH, SNMP, NTP and SYSLOG.
Ability to implement LAN‑to‑LAN VPNs.
Basic understanding of UNIX and Windows server operating systems.
Proficiency with troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump.
Academic experience with system and network security, authentication and security protocols.
Strong oral and written communication 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. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large‑company employers, we value and ethics‑driven culture that prioritizes people’s safety and well‑being. We offer competitive benefits, educational and training programs for continuous career growth and a supportive, welcoming environment.
EEO Statement 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, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Contact Information If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email buildyourcareer@hii-co.com. Additionally, you may call
1‑844‑849‑8463
for assistance—press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
#J-18808-Ljbffr