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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer-Cloud Platforms - **Company:** Applied Research Associates, Inc. - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Integrated Development Environments, Networking Hardware, Linux System Administration, Microsoft Visio, Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Software Engineering, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), SC Clearance, SolarWinds (Software), Cisco - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g9gh2h ## About the Role + 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., + 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, + 5-8 years: Relevant work experience ## 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., + 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. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Modern Web Development with Nuxt3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/294-modern-web-development-with-nuxt3) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/883-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-open-source-technologies) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [TypeScript Features That Changed the Game](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100061-typescript-features-that-changed-the-game) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)