Linux/Windows Network Engineer

Linux/Windows Network Engineer
IT Network and Computer Systems Developer Manager, Senior
Eglin AFB, Florida
Niceville, Florida

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 Linux/Windows Network Engineer to join our growing IT team at Eglin AFB, Florida.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Capable of solving major problems in a narrow specialty field, or over a broad scope of specialties.
• Exercise a high degree of originality and sound judgment in formulating, evaluating, and correlating broad management or engineering/scientific concepts as applicable, guiding the analysis of unique problems and developing new and improved techniques and methods.
• Comfortable working on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.
• Perform work involving the exploration of subject area, definition of scope, and selection of system anomalies requiring further investigation.
• Apply intensive knowledge to problems and makes independent decisions.
• Experienced with the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019 operating system, Windows applications, as well as network peripherals such as printers and scanners.
• Highly experienced with the RedHat Enterprise Server and Workstation operating systems.
• Proven experience developing, maintaining, and managing a Linux high-performance computing environment (HPCE) meeting a modeling and simulation requirement
• Experience with the NetApp network storage device or similar technology
• Experience incorporating a Windows environment within a Linux network architecture or vice versa
• Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures, DoD policies, standards, and operational requirements.
• Knowledge of system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods.
• Knowledge of basic electronics theory and operating principles, the application of existing and planned technology to communications requirements, and equipment interoperability and compatibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service.
• Ability to stay well informed on rapidly changing technology, to evaluate its possible impact on organization missions, and to develop plans to satisfy requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant degree field, fifteen (15) years of professional experience and IAT Level II certification (ex. Sec+,, CySA+); or
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant degree field, thirteen (13) years of professional experience and IAT Level III certification (ex. CASP,+, CISSP); or
• Master's degree in a relevant degree field, thirteen (13) years of professional experience and IAT Level II certification (ex. Sec+,, CySA+); or
• Master's degree in a relevant degree field, eleven (11) years of professional experience and IAT Level III certification (ex. CASP,+, CISSP)

Preferences:

• Linux certification

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 is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance prior to date of hire, with an investigation date within the past six (6) years.

COVID-19 Regulations:

As a federal government contractor, HX5 complies with all customer, federal, state, and local requirements regarding COVID-19 regulations, including COVID-19 vaccinations and testing requirements. This means that our employees and new hires, whether working at a customer site, working remotely, or working in an HX5 facility, will need to adhere to applicable COVID-19 requirements. These requirements may include vaccination, attestations regarding your vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing, and you may be required to show proof of vaccination and/or negative test results as a condition of your employment. Requests for an accommodation will be reviewed and assessed under applicable laws and regulations.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 (850) 362-6551.

CJ