Senior Network Engineer with Security Clearance

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 . 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