Network Admin

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.

About the role

HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Network Administrator to join the team at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

Responsibilities

• Provide system administration support for LAN, WAN, web, and communication systems across classified and unclassified environments.
• Support network security for command and control systems.
• Provide classified communication venues for product teams to discuss sensitive requirements, designs, and system shortfalls.
• Assist with assessment, development, implementation, management, maintenance, and administration of LANs, electronic messaging services, telecommunications infrastructure, and government IT services.
• Perform VMware server administration, including high-availability server solutions.
• Assist with installation of communications cabling, including CAT5 and fiber cabling.
• Plan, coordinate, install, and analyze government-furnished computer systems.
• Develop and implement system upgrades to ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of IT infrastructure.
• Conduct analysis of system usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, and hardware/software performance.
• Assist with development of web-based IT equipment management systems and government software applications.
• Provide help desk support, including management of IT trouble tickets.
• Support user access to government acquisition and life-cycle applications such as ABSS, CAS, CPARs, JCALS, JEDMICS, DSAMS, and related systems.
• Develop documentation and artifacts required to certify classified and unclassified network systems.
• Support DIACAP or RMF certification efforts for classified and unclassified infrastructure.
• Review proposed system and software designs for security risks and usability.
• Advise government leadership on system security shortfalls and improvement areas.
• Resolve integration issues between new systems and existing infrastructure.
• Monitor emerging technologies to recommend effective solutions.
• Perform systems analysis for project tracking systems.
• Support IT and communications systems including network infrastructure, wireless systems, and voice systems.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • Master's or bachelor's degree in a related field, and three (3) years of relative experience, three (3) of which must be in the DoD.
  • Seven (7) years of directly related experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II Certification.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency.
• 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.

Skills

• Experience in information systems technology and computer science.
• Background in business systems.
• Proficiency with LAN/WAN environments and VMware server administration.
• Experience supporting classified and unclassified networks.
• Familiarity with DIACAP or RMF processes.
• Knowledge of government IT applications including ABSS, CAS, CPARs, JCALS, JEDMICS, and DSAMS.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting DoD personnel and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage help desk operations in a classified environment.

Schedule

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.

Benefits

• 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