Network Engineer SkillBridge Intern

Network Engineer (SkillBridge Intern)This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel.
The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership.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.Overall Goals & End State (3-4 month target):
At the end of four months, the intern will be able to 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.Minimum Qualifications:
Active-Duty Military ONLY within final 180 days of active-duty service.
Applications accepted within final 12 months of US Military active-duty service.
Education and Experience dependent on Program of Instruction.
Bachelors in CS, IT/Systems, engineering, or related + 2 yrs relevant experience; or HS + 6 yrs.
2 + yrs designing, building, and supporting LAN/MAN/WAN.
Proficient in network hardware/software evaluation, configuration, performance tuning, and integration testing.
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills; works solo or in teams.
Strong analytical research and problem-solving.
Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance.