Network Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Network Engineer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Network Engineer will plan, support, and evaluate complex network systems; provide technical leadership in network planning and architecture; and ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of the networks that enable Drone Armor development, test, and operational environments.

What You'll Be Doing

Network Planning, Engineering & Architecture

• Plan, support, and evaluate complex existing network systems and make recommendations for resources required to maintain and/or expand service levels
• Provide highly skilled technical assistance in network planning, engineering, and architecture to support Drone Armor C-UAS operations
• Plan and incorporate how new network resources and applications will exist on the network, ensuring compatibility, performance, and security

Standards, Products & Problem Resolution

• Develop and maintain technical standards and interface applications for network infrastructure
• Identify and evaluate new products and technologies and provide solutions for network problems
• Interface with internal and external customers and vendors to determine system needs and ensure network solutions meet mission and business requirements

Monitoring, Capacity Planning & Metrics

• Use network management tools to discover, map, and maintain the network
• Monitor and maintain network interfaces to ensure the highest level of performance and make modifications and enhancements as needed
• Provide monthly metrics for network availability, bandwidth usage, and other metrics as requested
• Responsible for network capacity planning to support current and future operational demands

Configuration Management, Upgrades & Documentation

• Responsible for network equipment OS and version upgrades, ensuring standardization and security compliance
• Conduct research of new technologies and implementation strategies to enhance network capabilities
• Document procedures and keep network diagrams and related material up to date
• Handle escalated user problems, questions, and requests on network issues, working with other groups within IS to resolve network-related issues as needed

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and direct the work of other Network Engineers as required
• Collaborate with systems, cybersecurity, software, and test teams to ensure integrated, secure, and resilient network operations across lab, field, and operational environments

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 5 years of experience
  OR
• 8 years of relevant network engineering experience may be substituted for education

Experience

• Experience planning, supporting, and evaluating complex network systems
• Experience providing highly skilled technical assistance in network planning, engineering, and architecture
• Experience developing technical standards, evaluating new network products, and providing solutions for network problems
• Experience with network capacity planning, performance monitoring, and availability/bandwidth metrics
• Experience performing network equipment OS/version upgrades and maintaining network documentation and diagrams
• Experience handling escalated network issues and leading or directing other network engineers

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of network architectures, protocols, and routing/switching technologies
• Experience with network management and monitoring tools for discovery, mapping, and performance tracking
• Familiarity with network security principles and integration with enterprise cybersecurity controls
• Ability to interface effectively with customers, vendors, and cross-functional technical teams

Security & Citizenship

• Must be a US Citizen
• SECRET security clearance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

Advanced Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP/CCIE, Network+, or equivalent vendor certifications)

Specialized Experience

• Experience supporting DoD, defense, C-UAS, or other mission-critical, secure network environments
• Experience with tactical, field, or test-range networking in contested or bandwidth-constrained environments

Additional Technical Skills

• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN), VPNs, and advanced QoS/traffic engineering
• Familiarity with automation and scripting for network configuration and management

Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret 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: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00

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.

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