Systems Administrator (SkillBridge Intern) - 27580

HII's Mission Technologies division•Orlando, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Systems Administrator within HII-Mission Technologies, reporting to a designated HII Supervisor, with the goal to prepare the transitioning service member to function as an entry-level Systems Administrator, capable of supporting Windows/Linux environments within the DoD and independently supporting MAF DMO operations with proficiency in core technologies, security compliance, and mission-critical infrastructure management. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed. Desired End State (3-4 month target) At the end of four months, the intern will: Demonstrate proficiency in implementing and maintaining classified systems in accordance with DoD cybersecurity requirements and STIGs Successfully configure and manage virtual infrastructure using VMware technologies while maintaining system availability and performance Develop expertise in network troubleshooting and problem resolution for mission-critical DMO training environments Mission Technologies will benefit from the military background of the Skillbridge intern and considers the Skillbridge internship an overall positive experience. Assumptions/Restrictions Skillbridge Intern will possess a technical background and have training and experience with information systems, networks, and possibly the Linux operating system Skillbridge Intern will possess at minimum an active Secret security clearance. Skillbridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training. Program of InstructionTraining Location: Orlando, FL (on-site)

Requirements

Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service. Applications accepted within final 12 months of active-duty US Military service.
Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.
Bachelor’s + 3 years of relevant experience, OR
Master’s + 1 year of relevant experience, OR
HS Diploma (or equivalent) + 7 years of relevant experience
DOD (IAT) Level II certification or DOD 8570/8140 equivalents
Experience implementing and supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Microsoft Windows NT operating systems—both bare-metal and virtual-machine (VM) installations
Experience configuring software, modifying settings, and performing configuration management per STIGs, JSIG, and other cybersecurity standards
Hands-on administration of core VMware® technologies, including VMware vCenter®, ESXi®, vSphere® networking, and vMotion®
Experience managing NetApp® Storage Area Network (SAN) technology
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) for application and update deployments
Ability to analyze network traffic and troubleshoot Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS)/High Level Architecture (HLA) packets using Wireshark® or a Data Packet Analyzer (DPA) tool
Must be a United States (US) citizen
Must hold a current or active DoD Secret security clearance and maintain throughout internship.

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience designing, configuring, implementing, and maintaining VMware technologies, including VMware Horizon® virtual desktop infrastructure
In-depth NetApp SAN clustering and performance tuning knowledge
Platform performance analysis, telemetry, and troubleshooting experience
Experience configuring Cisco® routers, firewalls, Nexus® switches, and Catalyst® switches
Administration of Atlassian® Jira® and Confluence® products
Working knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell®, Python®, or Bash®
Building application packages, Automatic Deployment Rules, and Task Sequences within MECM
Ansible® configuration management and playbook deployment experience
Strong track record of implementing IT best practices in end-user environments
Familiarity with IT-audit and security-assessment processes
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage work assignments effectively