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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Integration & Network Engineering Specialist (Advanced) - **Company:** Five Stones Research Corporation - **Location:** Dahlgren, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $138,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Planning and Design, Network Service, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Computer Networking Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/FIV1003FSRC/JobBoard/628e6d3a-bfb3-4c6b-aac5-18f8077d4770/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a74c2d17-09ff-4ebd-ba27-b1527ede365e ## About the Role * Education: Master's Degree or equivalent in STEM related field from an accredited institution with at least 10 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / projects. + Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in STEM related field plus 15 years of relevant IT experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program / projects. * Capable of leading, coordinating, and executing specialized IT system planning, design, maintenance, sustainment, and assessment activities. * Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems * Must be able to provide daily supervision and direction to support teams Preferred Education and Experience * Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering-related discipline (Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or similar) * Hands-on experience with system integration, network design, and troubleshooting interconnecting networks. * Familiarity with physical network media (fiber, copper), cable types, signal characteristics, and appropriate use cases. * Experience reviewing engineering artifacts such as network diagrams, wiring schematics, interface documents, cabling plans, and system architecture drawings. * Exposure to cybersecurity operations or defensive cyber principles * Experience in DoD or government engineering environments * Working knowledge of enterprise network hardware and transport technologies ## Description * Analyze, design, and integrate interconnected enterprise networks, including physical and logical architecture components. * Evaluate and document system data flows, interface requirements, communication paths, and dependencies across integrated systems. * Support network infrastructure engineering including switching, routing, transport layers, and physical connectivity (fiber vs. copper considerations). * Collaborate with technical leads, system owners, and engineering teams to plan and validate system integration approaches. * Review and interpret engineering diagrams, network drawings, cable plans, rack elevations, and system architecture documentation. * Troubleshoot complex networking, inter-system communication, and hardware/software integration issues. * Participate in system design reviews to ensure technical accuracy, stable configuration, and correct interconnectivity. * Support enterprise and test network communication requirements; 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