Principal Enterprise Network Engineer

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Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is a world‑class provider of technically integrated solutions, delivering premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that our career‑driven, loyal professionals are essential to deliver state‑of‑the‑art results for our mission partners. We prioritize our employees, fostering a culture that challenges them to meet career goals while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

ARS offers an industry‑competitive benefits package, an awards and recognition program, and personalized support from senior managers.

• 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 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, using 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Top‑Secret (TS) security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer/Network Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or equivalent plus 10 years of 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, and 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.