Position Overview Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote
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 IV
provides the most senior tier of technical network engineering support, holding
mastery-level expertise across enterprise network technologies, structured as
remote Enterprise, Europe Regional, or Pacific Regional lead roles. THIS
POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD.
Essential Functions
Provides mastery-level network engineering support across routed, switched,
and shared LAN/WAN environments.
Serves as a regional (Europe, Pacific) or enterprise-level senior technical
escalation resource.
Applies deep expertise in cable testing, protocol troubleshooting, and Zero
Trust Architecture (ZTA).
Supports escalations beyond the scope of Network Specialist I–III personnel.
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 ten (10) years’ of related experience
Expertise in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and Orion SolarWinds with
experience in ZTA and Methodologies.
Mastery of 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.
Mastery of 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.
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 supporting OCONUS network operations in Europe or the
Pacific region.
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
[https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/FIV1003FSRC/JobBoard/628e6d3a-bfb3-4c6b-aac5-18f8077d4770/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=].
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: $110,000 – $150,000/yr