Principal Communications Network Manager / Engineer - Military Veterans

The Mission Concepts & Capabilitis (MCC) division 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 infrastructure


• Analyze existing HPC communication networks and make recommendations for upgrades, presenting findings to senior Government officials

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant discipline from an accredited college or university


• 12 - 15 years of recent and relevant work experience in HPC network communications


• DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility


• Experience in the design, build, and deployment of IP infrastructure and related telecommunications, products and technology


• Experience with Radius and Kerberos


• Strong Linux experience


• Experience with Layer 2 protocols such as Ethernet and virtual local area networks

Desired Qualifications:

• 20+ years of experience


• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university


• Experience working with/for DoD Service laboratories

This 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.