Network Specialist III (Site Cluster Lead)

Five Stones Research Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Performance Incentives

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our Huntsville-headquartered team. The Network Specialist III provides advanced on-site LAN/WAN sustainment and leads a cluster of remote single-person sites.

Active DoD Secret clearance is required. This position offers compensation aligned with DoD standards and includes a range of benefits; locations include multiple DoD facilities nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or 8 years’ related experience.
• Proficient in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and SolarWinds with ZTA experience.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced network engineering, troubleshooting and sustainment at the site.
• Act as Site Cluster Lead coordinating support across remote locations.
• Apply advanced Cisco, SolarWinds, and Zero Trust Architecture practices.
• Maintain cable plant, routing/switching and WAN connectivity at the site.

Skills

Network engineering

Leadership

DoD cyber workforce

Windows networking

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP

Synchronous/Asynchronous comms

WAN/LAN troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Alternative: 8 years of related experience or certified vocational training

Tools

Cisco Systems

Orion SolarWinds

ZTA (Zero Trust Architecture)

Job description

Location: 9 locations - Fairchild AFB, WA; Fort Carson, CO; Fort Benning, GA; Great Lakes, IL; Langley AFB, VA; Little Rock AFB, AR; Newport/Groton, RI; or Tinker AFB, OK

Clearance: Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Summary/Objective

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team. Network Specialist III provides advanced on-site LAN/WAN sustainment support and serves in a leadership capacity over a cluster of remote single-person sites. THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD.

Essential Functions

• Performs advanced network engineering, troubleshooting, and sustainment at the assigned site.
• Acts as Site Cluster Lead coordinating support across multiple remote single-position locations.
• Applies advanced Cisco, SolarWinds, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) practices.
• Maintains cable plant, routing/switching infrastructure, and WAN connectivity at the site.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (g., Computer Sciences) with five (5) years’ of related experience
  • Alternative: Successful completion of a certified technical/vocational school with eight (8) years’ of related experience
• Proficient in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and Orion SolarWinds with experience in ZTA and Methodologies.
• Clear understanding and proficiency in standard networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, BIND, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and communication/internet standards 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.11, 802.3u, and 802.3z.
• Direct experience with synchronous/asynchronous communications, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and other communications media used by the DoW and DHA.
• Experience with OTDR, cable testers, network sniffers, and EIA/TIA cable standards and specifications.
• Experience in routed, switched, and shared LAN environments operating current supported versions of Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX, and OpenVMS, and employing routers, switches, and terminal servers, as well as local and long-haul WAN connectivity.
• Leadership ability to serve as a Site Cluster Lead for several remote site locations.
• Must have and maintain a certification compliant with the Network Operations Specialist "Advanced" proficiency level, work role 441, per the current DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Matrix.
• Compliance with DoDD 8140.01, DoDI 8140.02, and DoDM 8140.03.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communications skills to effectively present information to a broad audience of Government officials, medical professionals, and highly specialized technical personnel.
• Prior experience in a Key Personnel role on a DoD network sustainment contract.

What We Offer

• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary range: $100,000 – $145,000

Qualifications

Experience

Required

5 years:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Sciences) with five (5) years’ of related experience, OR

8 years:

• Successful completion of a certified technical/vocational school with eight (8) years’ of related experience

Experience

• Proficient in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and Orion SolarWinds with experience in ZTA and Methodologies.
• Clear understanding and proficiency in standard networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, BIND, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, and communication/internet standards 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.11, 802.3u, and 802.3z.
• Direct experience with synchronous/asynchronous communications, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and other communications media used by the DoW and DHA.
• Experience with OTDR, cable testers, network sniffers, and EIA/TIA cable standards and specifications.
• Experience in routed, switched, and shared LAN environments operating current supported versions of Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX, and OpenVMS, and employing routers, switches, and terminal servers, as well as local and long-haul WAN connectivity.
• Leadership ability to serve as a Site Cluster Lead for several remote site locations.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• CCNP-Security
• CompTIA SecurityX
• CISSP
• CISA

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