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Principal Communications Network Manager/Engineer

ARA, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic

Principal Communications Network Manager / Engineer

to support the Navy in the development and application of cutting-edge high-performance computing (HPC) software and network architectures. This contingent position, expected to start late summer or early fall 2024, will support the Office of Naval Research and the Naval Research Laboratory on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved.The successful candidate for this position will:Develop, implement, test, and maintain HPC high-speed communication networks and IP infrastructureAnalyze existing HPC communication networks and make recommendations for upgrades, presenting findings to senior Government officialsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant discipline from an accredited college or university12 - 15 years of recent and relevant work experience in HPC network communicationsDoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibilityExperience in the design, build, and deployment of IP infrastructure and related telecommunications, products and technologyExperience with Radius and KerberosStrong Linux experienceExperience with Layer 2 protocols such as Ethernet and virtual local area networksDesired Qualifications:20+ years of experienceMaster’s degree from an accredited college or universityExperience working with/for DoD Service laboratoriesThis position is contingent upon award of a contract (one base year + four option years) expected in late summer or early fall 2024 supporting the Naval Research Laboratory. The work location is on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved.COMPANY INFORMATION:Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at

www.ara.com .Please apply at

www.careers.ara.com

for the

Principal Communications Network Manager / Engineer

position.

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