Network Engineer (SkillBridge Intern) - 28068
About the role
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 workforce 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.
Responsibilities
- Train as a Network Engineer with HII Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated Network Engineering Supervisor.
- Gain hands-on experience in designing, planning, implementing, testing, and sustaining enterprise networks within Warfare Systems environments.
- Work alongside subject matter experts to apply best practices in network architecture, hardware/software selection, integration testing, and modernization strategies.
- Complete the program with the confidence to perform mid-level network engineering functions across LAN, MAN, WAN, and cloud-integrated networks.
- Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and consider the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.
Requirements
To be eligible, candidates must be:
- Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of US Military active-duty service.
- Bachelors in CS, IT/Systems, engineering, or related + 2 yrs relevant experience; or HS + 6 yrs.
- 2 + yrs designing, building, and supporting LAN/MAN/WAN.
- Proficient in network hardware/software evaluation, configuration, performance tuning, and integration testing.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills; works solo or in teams.
- Strong analytical research and problem-solving.
- Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance.
Qualifications
Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.
Skills
Apply all skills independently.
Complete additional IT certifications supporting the role.
Benefits
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.
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD