Senior Network Engineer-Cloud Platforms

Ara; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks a Cloud Network Engineer to design and implement secure, cloud-based development environments in Raleigh, NC. You will work with hardware, software, and security colleagues to deliver robust networking solutions and ATO-ready diagrams.

Preferred candidates have 5–8 years of relevant experience, DoD clearance eligibility, and CCNP or equivalent certification, with a strong teamwork and communication ethic within an employee-owned organization.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required (no exceptions).
• Eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Within 60 days of hire, obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+, CCNA-Security, etc.).
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Technical leadership experience.
• Excel as a team player to maximize performance.
• Willing to work on-site daily at Raleigh, NC location.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud-based network environments.
• Develop a network architecture including site surveys and planning.
• Install and configure network equipment (Routers, Switches, encryption devices).
• Create network diagrams to support ATO (authority to operate).
• Use Visio or similar to present network plans to team and customers.
• Collaborate with clients to elicit requirements and craft flexible networking solutions.

Skills

Network design

Site surveys

Network planning

Routers & switches

Cloud security

Windows & Linux

Cloud networking

CCNP

Education

Bachelor's in Information Technology or related field

Master's in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Visio

SolarWinds

Job description

Requisition Number: SENIO010088

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

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 our employee-owned international research and engineering company. ARA is recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences, and you will be on this team.

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 our 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 are as follows:

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

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,300 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in what happens in the company.

To find out more about what the Software Enterprise Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Information Technology or related field.

Preferred

Masters or better in Information Technology or related field.

Experience

Required

5-8 years:

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