Network Engineer Lead - 28540

Requisition Number: 28540

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $118,590.00 - $169,413.00

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

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.

Leadership at HII – Mission Technologies

HII’s Leadership Capability Framework outlines the core capabilities expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for demonstrating strength in:

• Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.
• Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.
• Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.
• Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.
• Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.

These capabilities define how leaders inspire teams, deliver results, and shape the future of Mission

Job Description

Mission Technologies is searching for an experienced Network Engineer Lead to join our team in Fort Belvoir, VA. HII’s Mission Technologies division is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that advance national security and defense objectives.

This role is part of a current proposal scheduled to start in 2026.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading IT/communications site surveys at US Army sites and modernizing these systems.
• Will collect, collate, analyze, and document the technical and supporting information required to: establish the existing conditions; determine areas that require upgrades to meet the requirements as defined by the program; and develop an engineering and implementation solution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field IT, engineering, or technical field. Additional 4+ years of relevant experience allowed in lieu of degree allowed
• 10+ years’ experience as a Lead Engineer or leading projects involving the deployment and support of at least 2 of the following information systems/technologies:
• NIPR
• SIPR
• Wi-Fi
• VMOD
• McfA
• ISN
• AER (Technical Control Facility)
• DODIN-A
• Modern fiberoptic design/testing standards
• Must meet the minimum credential requirements for the DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce work role Network Operations Specialist (441) at the advanced level:
• FIMXE: I need an expert to look at this list and figure out what IAT-III minimums are
• B.S. degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering
• CompTIA SecurityX / CASP+
• Cisco CCNA
• Cisco CCNP Security
• ISC2 CCSP
• GIAC GCED, GCIA, GCLD, GDSA, or GFACT
• Active TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility for SCI
• At least 1 of the following advanced networking certifications:
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
• Cisco Certified Design Expert
• Government-Approved vendor equivalent will be considered
• Ability to work on-site as required at Ft. Belvoir, VA during normal business hours.

Network Engineer IV

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

Network Engineer V

15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.

Salary range based on background, skills, experience and education.

Preferred Requirements

• * Familiarity with Standards & Specifications for the DISN Enterprise Network (DISN-EN): Installation Campus Area Network Design & Implementation (ICAN-DI)
• DevOps certification from Cisco, Microsoft, or an industry-recognized leader in DevOps
• Performing detailed technical site survey functions at remote site locations to assess/analyze site preparedness, develop installation plans, identify necessary GFE, and associated costs.
• Developing, updating, and revising network documentation to support configuration management as planned or future physical and logical configurations and drawings.
• Installing, testing, hardening, sustaining, upgrading, and decommissioning Enterprise networking devices, such as switches, routers, firewalls, encryption devices, and cabling infrastructure.
• Conducting advanced troubleshooting to quickly identify, assess, and resolve issues to an operational state.

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.

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.