Network Specialist III (Site Cluster Lead) with Security Clearance

Five Stones Research Corporation; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Company Events

Dental Insurance

Employee Recognition Programs

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Performance Incentives

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Five Stones Research Corporation seeks a Network Specialist III to provide advanced LAN/WAN sustainment and lead a cluster of remote site locations. The role emphasizes Cisco, SolarWinds, and ZTA practices on DoD networks.

Required is a technical degree with 5 years' related experience, or an equivalent vocational credential with 8 years. DoD Secret clearance is required; travel none expected. Salary: $100,000–$145,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 5 years of related experience.
• Alternative: vocational school with 8 years of related experience.
• Proficient in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and Orion SolarWinds with ZTA exposure.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cisco networking

Windows networks

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Leadership

ZTA concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Sciences)

Certified technical/vocational school with 8 years related experience

Tools

Orion SolarWinds

Job description

Position Overview Type: Full-Time 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 Travel: None expected Clearance: Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required 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
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 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