ACARA Jobs
Network Design Engineering Support
Apply- ID: 551045
- Posted: 6/3/2025
- Location: Scottsdale, AZ
- Category: Pro - Design
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: Contract to Di
Description
ACARA Solutions and our client in Scottsdale, AZ have a contract-to-hire position available
Network Design Engineering Support
$81.00 per hour
Job Title: Network Engineering Support - Satellite Ground Systems
Location: On-site | Scottsdale, AZ
Location: On-site | Scottsdale, AZ
Role and Position Objectives:
As a Network Engineering Support Specialist for Satellite Ground Systems, you will play a vital role on a cross-functional team focused on building and sustaining secure, high-performance networks that support mission-critical satellite communications. You'll contribute to the full network lifecycle-from architecture and implementation to monitoring, documentation, and security-working with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
As a Network Engineering Support Specialist for Satellite Ground Systems, you will play a vital role on a cross-functional team focused on building and sustaining secure, high-performance networks that support mission-critical satellite communications. You'll contribute to the full network lifecycle-from architecture and implementation to monitoring, documentation, and security-working with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What You'll Do:
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level and high-speed network topologies that support satellite ground systems.
- Manage infrastructure that includes Linux IDM and Windows Servers for DNS and account management.
- Configure and troubleshoot Arista switches, Juniper firewalls, and NAS/SAN storage systems.
- Monitor and manage multicast traffic, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network health.
- Perform vulnerability scanning, system hardening, and remediation in compliance with security best practices.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation including network diagrams, system configurations, and operational procedures.
- Collaborate with system engineers and developers to support integration and ensure network readiness for mission operations.
- Utilize VMware vSphere to manage virtual machines and network virtualization.
- Support Red Hat Linux environments across various components of the ground system architecture.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Enterprise network design and topology
- High-speed networking and performance tuning
- Linux/Windows server integration and management
- Hands-on experience with Juniper, Arista, and storage systems
- Solid understanding of routing protocols and multicast
- Familiarity with cybersecurity scanning tools and mitigation techniques
- Experience with virtual environments (VMware vSphere)
- Strong working knowledge of Red Hat Linux
What Sets You Apart:
- Innovative thinker with a track record of driving solutions through the full software and system lifecycle
- Collaborative and inclusive team player with a passion for mentoring and technical leadership
- Excellent communicator who can clearly present technical ideas and secure stakeholder alignment
- Skilled negotiator able to balance customer needs with technical feasibility
- Lifelong learner committed to continuous improvement-for yourself and the teams you support
Work Environment:
This is a 100% on-site position at our Scottsdale, AZ facility. You'll be embedded in a dynamic environment where teamwork, technical excellence, and mission success are top priorities.
This is a 100% on-site position at our Scottsdale, AZ facility. You'll be embedded in a dynamic environment where teamwork, technical excellence, and mission success are top priorities.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Technology or Engineering
- Minimum 8 years of experience with Multicast, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc)
- Minimum 8 years of experience with vulnerability scanning, hardening and resolution of findings
- Minimum 8 years of experience with VMware vSphere and virtual machines
- Minimum 8 years of experience with Red Hat Linux operating system
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
- Written skills to include development and maintenance of documentation for network, system, operations, etc.
- Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle
- Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
- Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
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 required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required 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.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.