Network Specialist III (Site Cluster Lead)

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., * 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.

• 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. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online by clicking “Apply” on the specific position on our careers site.

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