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Network Engineer (SkillBridge Intern) 30611

HII


Job Location:

San Antonio, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 HIIs Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nations 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 HIIs Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7000 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 thats right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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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 HIIs 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


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