Network Design Engineer

Acara Solutions seeks a Network Design Engineer to join our client General Dynamics in Scottsdale, AZ.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of complex enterprise network topologies.
• Support network engineering activities for satellite ground systems within cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and troubleshoot network infrastructures across multiple platforms and technologies.
• Support documentation efforts for network operations, configurations, and procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree in Technology or Engineering with 8 years of experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Enterprise Network Design/topology.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in high-speed network design and implementation.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Maintenance of Network topology that utilizes Linux IDM/Windows Servers for DNS and Account Management, Juniper Firewalls, Arista Switches, and NAS/SAN storage.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with vulnerability scanning, hardening, and resolution of findings.

• Familiarity with Multicast and routing protocols (BGP (Border Gateway Protocol), OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)).
• Written skills to include development and maintenance of documentation for network, system, and operations.
• Familiarity with VMware vSphere and virtual machines.
• Familiarity with the Red Hat Linux operating system.
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas.
• Experienced in the art of negotiation with the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.