Senior Boundary Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-14
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Network Security
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
- 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.
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CJ
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