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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Control Technician (Network Communications 3) - 30415 - **Company:** HII Mission Technologies - **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $82,045.0 - $95,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Client Server Models, Network Analysis, Computer Networks, Linux, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Servers, Network Architecture, Network Control, Windows Desktop, Network Routers, Multiplexers, Enterprise Software Applications, Firewalls (Computer Science), Computer Equipment, SolarWinds (Software), Modeling and Simulation, Performance Monitor, Network Server, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9202100/network-control-technician-network-communications-3-30415 ## About the Role * 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. * Candidate must be able to work independently and work within a team. * Candidate must be okay with working occasional 12 hour shifts to include potential weekends and holidays in support of operational events. * Candidate must have a Security+ or equivalent certification. * Candidate must possess and be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance. * Candidate must have Windows desktop operating systems (WIN10 SHB) experience. * Candidate must have experience with Cisco switching/troubleshooting connectivity issues. * Candidate must have experience digesting and implementing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG). * Candidate must have experience with patching Microsoft servers and workstations. * Candidate must have experience with VMware. * Candidate must have experience with network and performance monitoring tools (SolarWinds, etc.). * Candidate must have strong technical troubleshooting skills. * Candidate must have the ability to read and digest technical information. * Candidate must have Strong attention to detail. * Candidate must have strong customer focus, the ability to manage customer needs and multiple work priorities. * Candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Bonus Points For Having! * Use of Enterprise Patching systems preferred. * Cisco experience preferred. * Linux+/Microsoft/Cisco certification preferred. * 4 - 7 years of related experience. Physical Requirements Job Performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment. ## Description Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes-regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: * Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success. * Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. * Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. * Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve. * Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. * Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Who We Are The Navy Integrated Training Environment (NITE) Network Control Technician is responsible for administering, maintaining, and providing cybersecurity defense for all Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN) client, server, and network infrastructure. These systems support enterprise-wide modeling and simulation applications and services within the NITE. This role is part of the Tidewater Regional Support team and requires travel to multiple sites in support of the NITE contract. The technician will collaborate closely with team members and other departments to update, monitor, and maintain servers, workstations, and network devices across the enterprise. The position requires the ability to work independently as well as within a team. Occasional 12-hour shifts, including potential weekend and holiday work, may be required to support operational events. What You Will Do * Maintains smooth operation of local area, world wide and virtual private networks (VPN). * Plans, evaluates, and coordinates installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network. * Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. * May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings. * Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions. * Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems. * May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment. * May design network or portion of network that include selection of hardware and software packages. * The candidate will work in close coordination with other team members and departments to update, monitor and maintain servers, workstations, and network devices used throughout the enterprise. * Additional duties include performing Microsoft Windows client/server administration, maintenance, patching, configuring systems in compliance with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), and other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023)