Systems Integration & Network Engineering Specialist; Advanced) Security Clearance

Position: 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 (5

SRC) 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