IT Specialist V

Linchpin Solutions, Inc.; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Educational assistance

Company-funded disability and life insurance

Job summary

Linchpin Solutions, Inc. is seeking an IT Specialist V in Jacksonville, NC. The successful candidate will supervise the operation and installation of network systems while performing advanced troubleshooting and integration of IT systems.

The role requires at least 5 years of relevant IT experience, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant IT experience.
• Experience with IPv6, EIGRP, BGP, VLANs, VPNs, and NAT.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and regulate network systems operation and installation.
• Perform advanced systems installation and troubleshooting.
• Design and oversee upgrades and installations of IT systems.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work both collaboratively and individually

Critical Thinking Skills

Ability to give presentations and briefings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

CompTIA Security+

CCNA

Job description

Clearance

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Role Overview

As the IT Specialist V, you will supervise and regulate the operation and installation of network systems, architecture, and topology. You will also perform scans and logging of assets that have been derived by government directives.

General Skillset

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and individually
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Ability to give presentations and briefings

Specific Duties

• Perform advanced systems installation, operation, integration, and troubleshooting to maintain optimum Information Technology (IT) system operations.
• Design and oversee upgrades and new installs of IT systems and services, ensuring coordination with the Cyber Security Specialist.
• Perform Tier III upgrades of networking systems, IT systems, and storage networking.
• Perform Tier III troubleshooting, optimization, and performance management of Internet Protocol (IP), Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and routing protocols.
• Integrate enterprise, regional, and local IT systems, ensuring current network operations are sustained or oversee their recovery.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred
• CompTIA Security+
• CCNA is Preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant IT experience
• Experience with Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Network Address Translation

Pay Transparency Statement

Linchpin Solutions is committed to compliance with applicable pay transparency laws and regulations. Final compensation for any position will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: relevant prior work experience, education and certifications, specific skills and competencies, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company‑funded disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance and parental leave

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.