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# IT Specialist V

- **Company:** Linchpin Solutions
- **Location:** Jacksonville, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $73,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Internet Protocol, IPv6, Storage Area Network (SAN), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Office, Routing, Software Engineering, Virtual Local Area Networks, Data Logging, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c1ab39e66a74e731

## About the Role

Do you have experience in VPN management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 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 & 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

## Description

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., * 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., Linchpin Solutions' professional services organization is committed to delivering qualified candidates that meet or exceed clients' technical and management expectations. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in IT, engineering, software development, logistics, project management, and other key areas. We provide personnel who become valuable assets to the organizations they serve and contribute to the overall skill diversity and strength of the Linchpin Team.


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