Network Specialist III (Site Cluster Lead)

Five Stones Research Corporation•Columbus, GA

13d•$100,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking a Network Specialist III to provide advanced on-site LAN/WAN sustainment support and lead a cluster of remote, single-person sites. The role performs network engineering, troubleshooting, and sustainment at the assigned site, coordinating support across multiple locations. The position is contingent upon contract award. The role is based at one of nine listed locations: Fairchild AFB, Washington; Fort Carson, Colorado; Fort Benning, Georgia; Great Lakes, Illinois; Langley AFB, Virginia; Little Rock AFB, Arkansas; Newport/Groton, Rhode Island; or Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. No travel is expected. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active DoD Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, such as Computer Science, and five years of related experience; alternatively, successful completion of a certified technical or vocational school and eight years of related experience.
Proficiency in Windows networks, Cisco Systems, and Orion SolarWinds, with experience in ZTA and its methodologies.
Understanding and proficiency in networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, BIND, EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF, and communications/internet standards 802.1d, 802.1q, 802.1w, 802.3, 802.11, 802.3u, and 802.3z.
Direct experience with synchronous and 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 using currently supported versions of Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX, and OpenVMS; routers, switches, and terminal servers; and local and long-haul WAN connectivity.
Leadership ability to serve as 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, under the current DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification Matrix.
Comply with DoDD 8140.01, DoDI 8140.02, and DoDM 8140.03.
Active DoD Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills to present information effectively to Government officials, medical professionals, and specialized technical personnel.
Prior experience in a Key Personnel role on a DoD network sustainment contract.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced network engineering, troubleshooting, and sustainment at the assigned site.
Serve as Site Cluster Lead, coordinating support across multiple remote single-position locations.
Apply Cisco, SolarWinds, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) practices.
Maintain the site's cable plant, routing and switching infrastructure, and WAN connectivity.