Network Engineer (SkillBridge Intern) - 30611

Location: San Antonio, TX, Texa, Un

Requisition Number: 30611

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Temporary Worker

Anticipated Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Level of Experience: Intern

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.

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.

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Summary

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 work force 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.

Objective

The SkillBridge intern will train as a Network Engineer with HII Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated Network Engineering Supervisor. The goal is to gain hands-on experience in designing, planning, implementing, testing, and sustaining enterprise networks within Warfare Systems environments. Interns will work alongside subject matter experts to apply best practices in network architecture, hardware/software selection, integration testing, and modernization strategies. They will complete the program with the confidence to perform mid-level network engineering functions across LAN, MAN, WAN, and cloud-integrated networks. This internship also provides a window into HII’s mission, culture, and career pathways in delivering mission-driven solutions.

Overall Goals & End State (3-4 month target)

At the end of four months,

• Design and document network system schematics that meet capacity, security, and future-growth requirements
• Conduct network testing and troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues across LAN, MAN, and WAN environments
• Support hardware and software selection recommendations tailored to mission needs
• Integrate and test complex, large-scale, computer-integrated networks
• Evaluate and report on emerging network technologies to enhance capabilities
• Configure and manage network devices: routers, switches, firewalls, gateways, and interconnections
• Support cloud network integrations with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform
• Communicate design proposals and technical findings effectively to stakeholders
• Build professional relationships within the Warfare Systems team
• Complete and present a capstone network architecture project demonstrating end-to-end mastery
• Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and consider the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience

Assumptions/Restrictions

• If the candidate is selected and approved, the SkillBridge Intern can travel in conjunction with this internship; HII Mission Technologies will fund all travel costs
• SkillBridge Intern will possess at minimum an Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training

Program of Instruction

Location: San Antonio, TX

Training Plan

Phase 1: Orientation (Weeks 1–3) Objective: Establish baseline knowledge of HII, TS/SCI protocols, and core network concepts.

Week 1: Facility orientation; TS/SCI handling; meet network/security teams.

Week 2: Review LAN/MAN/WAN schematics; hardware/software inventories; capacity planning.

Week 3: Set up lab (virtualization, simulation tools); access config management systems.

Phase 2: Technical Learning (Weeks 4–7) Objective: Build applied skills in design, implementation, and testing.

Week 4: Create network diagrams; specify hardware/software; plan capacity/security.

Week 5: Configure routers, switches, firewalls; deploy VLANs; establish routing protocols.

Week 6: Develop/execute test plans; troubleshoot LAN/MAN/WAN issues.

Week 7: Intro to Python/Ansible; automate backups, rollouts, and tasks.

Phase 3: Integration (Weeks 8–10) Objective: Transition to integrated operations and strategic evaluation.

Week 8: Implement firewall rules/ACLs; apply segmentation and threat mitigation.

Week 9: Plan/test AWS/Azure/GCP connectivity; deploy hybrid components.

Week 10: Research SD-WAN, NFV, intent-based networking; compile evaluation report.

Phase 4: Capstone (Weeks 11–12) Objective: Deliver final project and prepare for transition.

Week 11: Draft comprehensive ne