Network Services Journeyman

• Support work that involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats.
• Analyzing and recommending network requirements.
• Recommending and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure.
• Analyzing network workload.
• Monitoring network capacity and performance.
• Diagnosing and resolving network problems.
• Recommending network backup and recovery procedures.
• Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services.
• Other duties as assigned, The expected annual salary range: $135k - $150k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate’s experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills. All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

• 3+ years’ experience in a network engineering position.
• Thorough knowledge of routers, switches, and firewalls
• Must be able to use/configure/troubleshoot/operate Cisco, Juniper, Brocade and/or HP network devices.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology
• Must be a US citizen
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Applied Research Solutions is seeking candidates for a Network Services Journeyman with a Top-Secret Clearance. This role will support the Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA). The primary mission is to acquires, fields, and sustains networks, integrated information systems, enterprise services, and applications to support the Global Information Grid (GIG) capabilities. These systems facilitate communication between land, naval, air, and space warfare forces. The Division develops capabilities for voice, video, and data networks focused on joint and coalition warfighter needs to enable worldwide net-centric operations. This effort includes developing technical strategies (tactical and strategic) to ensure near- and long-term integration with the DoD C3I infrastructure (space and terrestrial). There are currently over 20 programs and projects, at stages ranging from early development to entering sustainment, with values ranging from under $1 million to over $1 billion.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver 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 without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance.