Req ID: 34056

Team: T53 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation: No relocation assistance available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Telework available up to 100%

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range: $80,236.00 to $130,936.00

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Develops computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with the Company's system architecture standards. Establishes and documents system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities. Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.

Responsibilities

Perform duties to support cloud and container management platforms including the following:

 Applying monthly patches

 Vulnerability remediation

 Software upgrades

 License management

 Configuration

 Troubleshooting

 Logging and monitoring

 Performance tuning

 Backup and recovery

 Security and software compliance

 Performing health checks and audits

 Create and maintain automated workflows for provisioning infrastructure and platforms

 Install and configuring new software products in accordance with company policies

 Monitors performance metrics and participates in actions to correct deficiencies

 Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts

 Utilize Azure DevOps for following agile processes and methods

 Participate in daily and weekly team meetings as required for following agile framework

 Adhere to technical standards, policies, procedures and work instructions

 Clearly and effectively document technical standards, policies, procedures and operational instructions

 Complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Perform duties to support cloud and container management platforms including the following: applying monthly patches, vulnerability remediation, software upgrades, license management, configuration, troubleshooting, logging and monitoring, performance tuning, backup and recovery, security and software compliance, performing health checks and audits. Create and maintain automated workflows for provisioning infrastructure and platforms. Install and configuring new software products in accordance with company policies. Monitors performance metrics and participates in actions to correct deficiencies. Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Utilize Azure DevOps for following agile processes and methods. Participate in daily and weekly team meetings as required for following agile framework. Adhere to technical standards, policies, procedures and work instructions. Clearly and effectively document technical standards, policies, procedures and operational instructions

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master's Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only:

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience

Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience

High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience

High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree.

Nice to Have

Experience with ManageIQ or other cloud management platforms for supporting private clouds.

 Familiar with Kubernetes or other container management platforms.

 Experience with Azure DevOps

 Experience with agile framework.

 Familiar with Splunk queries

 Familiar with software development practices.

 Proficient with scripting and templating languages: Bash, PowerShell, Ruby, YAML, JSON

 Experience with VMware or other virtualization technologies.

 Experience installing, configuring and supporting applications in Windows and Linux environments.

 Experience with system administration of Linux and Windows systems.

 Strong understanding of IT infrastructure including: virtualization, networking, Linux and Windows servers, storage, backup and recovery, security, monitoring, etc.

 Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

 Excellent oral and written communication skills

 Excellent customer service skills

 Proficient with IP network services and protocols

 Proficient with Ansible and Ansible Tower

 Experience with Podman/Docker

 Experience with automation tools for configuration management

 Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

Why HII

We serve the heroes who protect our freedom. Our 44,000-strong team builds the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

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. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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 e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.