Senior Network Engineer-Cloud Platforms

ARA Brand; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ara is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer in Raleigh, NC, to design and implement secure cloud-based development environments. You will work closely with a collaborative team of hardware and software engineers to deliver innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience in networking, strong communication skills, and a bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology or a related field. Candidates must also be U.S. citizens and eligible for a DoD Secret Clearance.

This role requires on-site presence and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in related roles.
• Experience installing and configuring networking equipment.
• Good oral & written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud-based environments.
• Create and present network plans and diagrams.
• Work with customers to understand and build flexible networking solutions.

Skills

Cloud-based environment design

Network architecture development

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology or related field

Master's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Visio

SolarWinds

Cisco

Palo Alto

Dell

Job description

Responsibilities

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 an employee‑owned international research and engineering company.

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 the 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.

Technical Requirements for the Cloud Network Engineer

• 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).
• Familiarity with SolarWinds for monitoring network and node health.
• CCNP is preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's or better in Industrial Technology or related field.

Preferred Education

• Master's or better in Information Technology or related field.

Experience

• 5‑8 years of experience in related roles.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.