Network Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network Design Engineer

Active Secret clearance is required at the time of hire

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Employment Type: Contract-to-direct hire

Industry: Defense

Compensation: $66.59/hour

About the Opportunity:

We're seeking a Senior Network Design Engineer to support advanced satellite ground systems and mission-critical network infrastructure programs. In this role, you'll be responsible for network requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, verification, maintenance, and troubleshooting while supporting highly complex communications environments and deployment operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned network engineer who enjoys working with enterprise-scale infrastructure, satellite communications systems, cybersecurity requirements, and advanced networking technologies in a highly collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• :Design, document, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure supporting satellite ground systems
• .Perform network requirements analysis, architecture development, validation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
• .Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, servers, storage systems, and network security technologies
• .Analyze network topologies, traffic patterns, bandwidth utilization, and capacity requirements
• .Support operation and maintenance of secure networks, including vulnerability remediation and security hardening
• .Perform network diagnostics, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions during operational events
• .Create and maintain network, system, operational, and technical documentation
• .Install networking equipment in racks, data centers, and deployment environments
• .Support deployment activities and travel to customer locations throughout the U.S. and internationally

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We encourage you to apply if you have any of these skills and experien

• ceEnterprise Network Design/topolo
• gyHigh speed network design and implementati
• onJuniper Networks Certified Administrator (JNCIA-Junos, JNCIPis preferred or Cisco CCNA certification, CCNP preferr
• edProficiency with Juniper SRX-series of firewall devic
• esMaintenance of Network topology that utilize Linux IDM/Windows Servers for DNS and Account Management, Juniper Firewalls, Arista Switches and NAS/SAN stora
• geFamiliarity with Multicast, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, et
• c)Experience with vulnerability scanning, hardening, and resolution of findin
• gsWritten skills to include development and maintenance of documentation for network, system, operations, et
• c.Familiarity with public cloud computing networking and services, including A
• WSFamiliarity with VMware vSphere and virtual machin
• esFamiliarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating syst

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Why This Opportunity is Exciti

ng:This role combines enterprise network engineering, cybersecurity, systems integration, and satellite communications support into one challenging opportunity. You'll help design and maintain the infrastructure that supports critical communications and defense-related missions while working with some of the industry's most advanced technologi

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About Acara Solut

ionsAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldw

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What You'll

• Bring:5+ years of experience in network engineering, network design, systems engineering, telecommunications, or related technical environments with a Bachelor's degree; or 3+ years of experience with a Master's d
• egree.5+ years of experience designing, implementing, configuring, and supporting enterprise network infrastru
• cture.5+ years of experience working with routing, switching, firewall technologies, and TCP/IP network architec
• tures.3+ years of experience supporting secure enterprise environments utilizing Linux and/or Windows Server plat
• forms.3+ years of experience performing network troubleshooting, diagnostics, capacity planning, and performance optimiz
• ation.3+ years of experience developing technical documentation, network diagrams, implementation plans, and operational proce
• dures.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related technical