Network Specialist III (Site Cluster Lead)
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 while coordinating support across multiple locations. The position is contingent upon contract award. The position is full-time and based at one of the 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 Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, such as Computer Sciences, 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 methodologies.
- Clear understanding and proficiency in 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 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.
- Hold 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.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
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-person locations.
- Apply advanced Cisco, SolarWinds, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) practices.
- Maintain the site cable plant, routing and switching infrastructure, and WAN connectivity.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
