Principal Network Engineer, Private 5G & Communications

Job overview

The Principal Network Engineer, Private 5G & Communications role is onsite in Bedford, MA, with an annual salary of $187,000–$205,000. The position supports Air Force network and communications systems in a DoD environment at Applied Research Solutions. The role provides senior technical support for planning, integrating, testing, operating, and maintaining network infrastructure, including Private 5G capabilities and wired and wireless connectivity. Its work helps deliver secure voice, data, and video services while maintaining network performance and interoperability.

What you'll do

• Analyze network requirements and workload
• recommend and maintain network architecture and infrastructure
• support integration of Private 5G components and interoperability with wired and wireless networks and services
• monitor capacity and performance
• recommend backup and recovery procedures
• install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems
• apply information security and cybersecurity policies to network services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal network engineer

private 5g

communications

network architecture

wired and wireless networks

cybersecurity

dod

top secret clearance

bedford ma

applied research solutions

$187k–$205k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The employer describes a competitive benefits package, an awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from senior managers.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship, a Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain one, and specified Private 5G certifications or equivalents. Requires an advanced degree and 12 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree and 15 years, or 20 years of directly related experience with the specified certifications.

About the employer

Applied Research Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.