Network Administrator II

Position Overview Type: Full-Time
Location: Huntsville, AL
Travel: None expected
Clearance: Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
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

• Works on Network Ops team to design, support, configure, and maintain the customer's many mission and test networks.
• Designs, tests, upgrades, modifies, and documents the Operating System. Also provides input on the proper baseline configuration template.
• Maintains/configures RTC's Valerus camera system.
• Updates and maintains Solarwinds network maps to properly document the network.
• Provides customers advice and quotes for all network infrastructure equipment using Chess and the DoDIN Approved Products List (APL).
• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs any fiber connectivity issues.
• Maintains the Motorola point-to-point network and deploys as needed to bypass fiber cuts when possible and to assist the test ranges.
• Creates site surveys with Cable Distribution team to ensure all network infrastructure is in place to support connection from distribution switches to end points.
• Prepares and installs all new switches.

Required Education and Experience

• Must meet one of the following at a minimum: a) bachelor's degree in IT related field, or b) four (4) years related work experience at a minimum.
• Experience troubleshooting IT problems within enterprise network environments or installing and/or maintaining enterprise network infrastructure components such as pre-configured switches, patch panels, fiber optic and/or copper cable.
• Must meet baseline certification requirements in accordance with DoD 8570 IAT-II category or higher.

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.