Senior Boundary Engineer
Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville, AlabamaHX5 is currently seeking a qualified Senior Boundary Engineer that will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and maintain network perimeter infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other network devices.
- Configure and troubleshoot network routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
- Plan, configure, and maintain firewall infrastructure.
- Monitor network performance and identify areas for improvement at the network edge.
- Troubleshoot network issues and provide timely resolution related to perimeter devices.
- Implement and maintain network security policies and procedures.
- Manage and maintain PKI infrastructure.
- Ensure network compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with other IT teams to support business applications and services.
- Document network configurations and procedures.
- Provide technical mentorship to Junior and Mid Boundary Engineers.
Education and Experience:- Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
- Must have 2, or more, years of direct experience as a Boundary Engineer
- Must have 2 years of managerial experience.
- Must have direct experience with the F5 load balancer
- Must have direct experience with the Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
- Must have direct experience operating Web Proxys
- Must have working experience AND a strong understanding of the OSI model and IP protocol stack.
- Must have experience working with network switching and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) as they pertain to Netscalers, Cisco, Citrix, and Firepower.
- Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, etc.)
- Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements:- Have experience in assessing and documenting test or analysis data to show cyber security compliance
- Have experience working within the National Industrial Security Procedures and Operations Manual (NISPOM)
- Be familiar with Isolated Network security best practices
- Have a current CISSP certification or DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification
- Have a current CCNP certification
- Be proficient in Authorization to Operate (ATO) under the Joint (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)
- Have experience working in a Zero Trust Environment.
- Strong Organizational and multitasking abilities
- Be able to effectively communicate with customers and other team members, both orally and in writing
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.
Other Position Requirements:- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
- Must be able to travel, including air travel.
- Must have a valid Driver's License.
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pet Insurance
