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Applied Research Solutions · 1 month ago

Principal Enterprise Network Engineer

Bedford, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $190K/yr

10+ years exp

Applied Research Solutions is a respected provider of technically integrated solutions, seeking a Principal-level Network Engineer to lead the design and maintenance of mission-critical communications infrastructure. The role involves overseeing secure network infrastructures, ensuring compliance with security standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsSmall and Medium Businesses

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Plan, design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise- and mission-level network infrastructures (voice, data, video) across multiple platforms and communication media (copper, fiber, RF, satellite, microwave, telemetry, space systems)

Oversee installation, modification, repair, and overhaul of communication systems and equipment: from end-user client devices to core infrastructure, RF ground stations, cryptographic devices, secure telephony, intrusion detection systems, radio, satellite links, and network backbone

Apply communications-security (COMSEC) program expertise, ensuring physical, cryptographic, transmission, and emission security standards are enforced

Interpret and enforce technical orders, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, circuit diagrams and project documentation to ensure correct installation, integration, and interoperability

Conduct site/equipment surveys, validate equipment interfaces, and assess facility design for communications/IT infrastructure integration

Review, evaluate, and approve project packages and amendments related to communications and network systems implementation

Provide technical guidance and advisory support to project leads, facility planners, and stakeholders regarding communications-system design, IT-program installation, minor construction planning, and coordination with base communications systems (or equivalent)

Oversee testing and validation efforts, use test equipment and special tools to verify system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliable operation of voice/data/video/radio/cryptographic systems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including systems engineers, IT, RF, security/compliance — to ensure configuration, architecture, and integration conformity across all communications and network systems

Will perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Network infrastructureRF communicationsCryptographic systemsTechnical documentationSite surveysNetwork securityTelephony systemsProject managementAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsTeam collaborationHands-on approach

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Active Top-Secret (TS) security clearance

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in relevant field (Electrical Engineering, Computer/Network Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science or equivalent) plus :10 years' relevant experience

Strong background in network infrastructure: LAN/WAN, enterprise-level routing/switching, fiber/copper transmission, telephony, data/voice/video networks

Solid understanding of RF / radio / satellite / ground-radio communications, radio theory (including transistors, solid-state electronics, digital techniques), microwave, telemetry, emission/transmission principles

Familiarity with cryptographic and COMSEC equipment/techniques; transmission and emission security, secure voice/data, secure network implementation

Capability to read and interpret technical orders, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, circuit diagrams, project design documents

Experience with site surveys, equipment installation, integration, testing, and validation — using appropriate test equipment and tools

Project-management skills and ability to plan, coordinate, and approve communications/network systems installations and modifications, including facility design and minor construction as needed

Certifications such as Network+ and Security+ highly desirable; CCNA or CISSP are desirable

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of cross-disciplinary teams; hands-on approach and comfort with both field work and documentation