
Network Engineer Journeyman
Bedford, MAJob$140–158K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Applied Research Solutions seeks a Network Engineer Journeyman to support the Special Programs Division at Hanscom AFB. The role supports networked systems for voice, data, and video transmission, including network planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and management. It requires U.S. citizenship, an active Top Secret clearance with SAP background screening, and a bachelor's degree in information systems with at least five years of experience.
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Description
Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer Journeyman to support the Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/HNJ) at Hanscom AFB. This role focuses on leading edge, advanced technology solutions for the warfighter's needs in such areas such as electronic and cyber warfare. AFLCMC/HNJ is organized into four branches and the Hanscom Collaboration and Innovation Center (HCIC). This role requires employee pass background screening for SAP.
Why Work with us?
Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.
Responsibilities include:
Advise and support work that involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, maintenance, and/or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, and/or video formats.
Duties include, but not limited to:
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Analyzing and recommending network requirements
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Recommending and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure
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Analyzing network workload
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Monitoring network capacity and performance
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Diagnosing and resolving network problems
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Recommending network backup and recovery procedures
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Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services
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Other duties as required
Technical Experience:
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Possess the knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline they are performing
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Possess the ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and processes related to their area of expertise
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Shall also possess the ability to solve problems and troubleshoot various situations to develop successful outcomes within established program/project guidelines (Program Office and Staff Level Support Interface)
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Ability to coordinate and evaluate the efforts of functional specialists to identify specific requirements and to develop and adjust plans and schedules for the actions needed to meet each requirement on time.
Qualifications:
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Must be a U.S. Citizen
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Active Top-Secret Clearance with SAP background screening
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Bachelor's degree in information systems with a minimum of five years' experience
The annual salary range: $140k - $158k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
The contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
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How this job compares
Set against the 4,093 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$140–158K/yr
- Massachusetts median$118–199K/yr61 salary ranges
- US median$116–191K/yr3,192 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $149K, is close to the Massachusetts median midpoint ($151K) — in the middle half of Network Engineer salary ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 74 open Network Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 4,093 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,546 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,226 of the 4,093 open Network Engineer jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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