**Description** The Mission Concepts & Capabilitis (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic **Principal Communications Network Manager / Engineer** to support the Navy in the development and application of cutting-edge high-performance computing (HPC) software and network architectures. This contingent position, expected to start late summer or early fall 2024, will support the Office of Naval Research and the Naval Research Laboratory on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved. The successful candidate for this position will: + Develop, implement, test, and maintain HPC high-speed communication networks and IP infrastructure + Analyze existing HPC communication networks and make recommendations for upgrades, presenting findings to senior Government officials **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in computer science or relevant discipline from an accredited college or university + 12 - 15 years of recent and relevant work experience in HPC network communications + DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility + Experience in the design, build, and deployment of IP infrastructure and related telecommunications, products and technology + Experience with Radius and Kerberos + Strong Linux experience + Experience with Layer 2 protocols such as Ethernet and virtual local area networks **Desired Qualifications:** + 20+ years of experience + Master’s degree from an accredited college or university + Experience working with/for DoD Service laboratories This position is contingent upon award of a contract (one base year + four option years) expected in late summer or early fall 2024 supporting the Naval Research Laboratory. The work location is on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved. **COMPANY INFORMATION:** Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com . Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the **Principal Communications Network Manager / Engineer** position. **Qualifications** **Education** **Required** + Bachelors or better in Computer Science **Experience** **Required** + 12-15 years: Relevant work experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)