Systems Integration & Network Engineering Specialist (Advanced) with Security Clearance

Systems Integration & Network Engineering Specialist (Advanced) Position Overview Type: Full-Time Location: Dahlgren, VA Travel: Some travel 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. Essential Functions

• 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; validate how systems link, share data, and operate in mission environments.
• Provide engineering-based input to modernization efforts tied to system performance, throughput, reliability, and architecture improvements.
• Conduct technical research to propose solutions, evaluate system behavior, and resolve multi-domain technical issues.
• Communicate engineering findings to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Leads, coordinates, and executes specialized IT system planning, design, maintenance, sustainment, and assessment activities.
• Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems. Required Education and Experience
• 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

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 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: $138,000 - $165,000