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Top Secret/SCI
$120,800 - $217,400
Unspecified
IT - Hardware
Reston, VA (On-Site/Office)
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Network / Communications Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to research, design, plan, develop, and implement of advanced network and communication technologies.
This role specializes in designing and deploying functional networks and communications systems in austere environments, utilizing non-traditional methods such as satellite, broadband over powerline, and line-of-sight technologies.
What You'll Be Doing:
What Required Skills You'll Bring All Levels:
Full Performance Requirements:
Senior Requirements:
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Network / Communications Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to research, design, plan, develop, and implement of advanced network and communication technologies.
This role specializes in designing and deploying functional networks and communications systems in austere environments, utilizing non-traditional methods such as satellite, broadband over powerline, and line-of-sight technologies.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Design and develop communications products and network technologies to meet operational requirements.
- Configure and install communications and networking equipment, including VSAT, Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and interconnecting media such as Cat5/6, coaxial, and fiber optics (single and multi-mode).
- Coordinate with telecommunications and Internet Service Provider (ISP) vendors to maintain and troubleshoot purchased technologies.
- Monitor and manage network performance using Network Operations Center (NOC) tools to ensure optimal functionality.
- Conduct testing of network designs and implement enhancements and upgrades to improve system performance.
- Develop standards and baselines for program network equipment, ensuring compliance with the latest security updates and guidance.
- Create comprehensive documentation for processes and procedures, including logical and physical network diagrams, for presentation to government stakeholders.
- Evaluate and report on emerging communications technologies to enhance network capabilities.
- Plan and execute temporary duty assignments (TDYs), including equipment procurement, shipping, and travel coordination for OCONUS network maintenance and installations.
- Provide training on network and VSAT systems to ensure team members are aware of cyber threats, mitigation techniques, and best practices.
What Required Skills You'll Bring All Levels:
- Proficiency in configuring and installing network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other interconnection devices.
- Experience working with various connectivity media, such as Cat5/6, coaxial, and fiber optics.
- Knowledge of network architecture design, including cost/benefit analysis and hardware/software selection.
- Familiarity with austere environment communications solutions, including satellite and line-of-sight technologies.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues in real-time.
- Strong documentation skills, including the ability to create detailed engineering specifications and network diagrams.
- Domestic/International travel may be required
- Active TS/SCI is required
Full Performance Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and at least 8+ years of related professional experience or equivalent experience.
Senior Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and at least 10+ years of related professional experience or equivalent experience.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Experience traveling to OCONUS locations, particularly developing countries and conflict zones, for network installation and maintenance.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and techniques for mitigating threats.
- Familiarity with VSAT systems and training methodologies.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .
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