A Network Engineer or Architect designs and builds computer network systems, including software and hardware. Runs program and system tests, solves technical problems and maintains the network system. Designs and analyzes computer network models.
Job Requirements Dahlgren, VA Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $138,000 - $165,000 Job Description 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.
