Senior Boundary Engineer

Taleo; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

HX5 is seeking a Senior Boundary Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining network perimeter infrastructure, including firewalls, load balancers, and routing protocols, with emphasis on security and compliance.

The position requires 6+ years of general experience, 2+ years as a Boundary Engineer, and 2 years of managerial experience, along with direct work on F5, Palo Alto NGFW, and Web

Qualifications

• 6+ years of general (full-time) work experience.
• 2+ years of direct experience as a Boundary Engineer.
• 2 years of managerial experience.
• Direct experience with F5 load balancer and Palo Alto NGFW.
• Experience with Web Proxies and OSI model/IP stack.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network perimeter infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot BGP/OSPF/EIGRP routing.
• Plan and maintain firewall infrastructure.
• Monitor and improve network edge performance.
• Troubleshoot perimeter devices and resolve issues.
• Implement and enforce network security policies.
• Manage PKI infrastructure.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with IT teams to support apps and services.
• Document configurations and procedures.
• Mentor Junior and Mid Boundary Engineers.

Skills

Network perimeter

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

Firewall configuration

Network security policies

PKI management

Mentoring

Documentation

Team leadership

OSI model understanding

IP protocol stack

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level II

Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Networking

Tools

F5 load balancer

Palo Alto NGFW

Web Proxies

Netscalers

Cisco devices

Citrix

Firepower

Job description

Senior Boundary Engineer

Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 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 Fridayduring 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

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call [phone].

CJ