Applied Research Associates Inc

Senior Network Engineer-Cloud Platforms

Applied Research Associates Inc$100K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required, no green card holders accepted.
  • Must obtain DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Must achieve DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA-Security) within 60 days of hire.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience in technical leadership roles.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in team settings.
  • Willingness to work on-site at Raleigh, NC office.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to design a secure cloud-based software development environment.
  • Develop network architecture, including site surveys and network planning.
  • Install and configure networking equipment such as routers and switches.
  • Create and present network diagrams using Visio or similar tools.
  • Engage with customers to gather requirements for network solutions.
  • Work closely with team members to foster collaboration and effective communication.
  • Occasional travel to client sites for implementation and testing.

Benefits

  • Employee-owned company structure.
  • Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects in physical sciences.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering teamwork and innovation.
  • Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness initiatives.
Full Job Description
You will be working on a team that is building a cloud-based development environment. You will work with a multi-disciplinary collaborative team of hardware, software engineers and security specialists to design and implement a secure cloud-based software development and maintenance environment. You will be part of our employee-owned international research and engineering company. ARA is recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences, and you will be on this team.

Position Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship (No exceptions; green card holders are not eligible).
  • Eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Successfully obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+, CCNA-Security, etc.) within 60 days of hire.
  • Good oral & written communication skills
  • Technical leadership experience
  • Excel as a team player and strive to maximize team & department performance
  • Willing to work on-site, daily, at our Raleigh, NC location


Preferred Experience & Skills as a Network Engineer:

At our core, we value passion, a willingness to learn, and strong teamwork. We believe that with the right mindset, work ethic, and skills, you can thrive in this role.

  • You will use your expertise in designing and developing cloud-based environments.
  • You will develop a network architecture that includes:
    • Site Surveys
    • Network planning
    • Network equipment installation and configuration (Routers, Switches, encryption devices, etc.)
    • Network diagrams in support of authority to operate (ATO)
  • You will use Visio or similar software to create, update, and present network plans and diagrams to the team and customer
  • You will work with customers to understand and elicit requirements and build intuitive, interactive, and flexible networking solutions

  • You will be working closely with a collaborative team so your team player personality and excellent written/oral communication skills will be essential.
  • Occasional travel required


Technical requirements for the Cloud Network Engineer are as follows:

  • Experience installing, configuring and securing networking equipment
  • Experience performing initial site surveys and site installation trips with end-to-end testing
  • Experience with a variety of networking equipment to include Cisco, Palo Alto, Dell, TACLANES, etc.
  • Experience with proper security protocols for cloud and on-premise networking
  • Experience working in Windows and Linux environments
  • Experience implementing networking solutions in the cloud leveraging available services (IGW, VPC, VGW, Transit Gateway, Security Groups, NACLs, etc)
  • Familiar with SolarWinds for monitoring network and node health
  • CCNP is preferred


If this is the perfect job for you please apply online at https://www.ara.com/job-search today!

To find out more about what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

About Applied Research Associates Inc

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned research and engineering company that provides technical solutions to complex problems in various fields, including defense, homeland security, intelligence, transportation, and energy. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. ARA has over 1,600 employees and operates from more than 20 locations across the United States and Canada. The company's services include research and development, engineering, testing and evaluation, and consulting.
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