Network Engineer (Multiple Levels)

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Network Engineer to join our team!

Join Parsons and Propel Your Career in Cutting-Edge Army Communications

Are you ready to be at the forefront of technological innovation in communications? Parsons is seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our team within the C5ISR Center. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Army communications systems, working on a spectrum of groundbreaking projects that are vital to national security.

By joining Parsons, you will be part of a dedicated team that values innovation, excellence, and the impact of work on national and global security. Your contributions will not only advance your career but also ensure the success of critical communications systems that our warfighters and defense partners rely on.

Your Next Mission Awaits

If you are passionate about contributing to a safer world and ready to take on a challenge that will transform your career, we want to hear from you. Join Parsons and be part of a company where your work makes a difference every day.

Embark on this exciting journey with Parsons—where the future of Army communications is in your hands. Apply now to become a key player in our mission-critical projects and take your career to new heights!

As a Radio Frequency Network Engineer at Parsons you will provide expert technical assistance in network planning, engineering, and architecture. You will be responsible for developing technical standards, evaluating new products, and providing solutions for network problems. Your role will involve interfacing with internal and external customers and vendors to determine system needs, planning the integration of new network resources, and ensuring the highest level of network performance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Network Planning and Engineering: Provide highly skilled technical assistance in network planning, engineering, and architecture.
• Technical Standards: Develop technical standards and interface applications; identify and evaluate new products; provide solutions for network problems.
• Customer and Vendor Interface: Interface with internal/external customers and vendors to determine system needs.
• Resource Integration: Plan and incorporate how new network resources and applications will exist on the network.
• Metrics Reporting: Provide monthly metrics for network availability and bandwidth usage, as well as other metrics as requested. Responsible for network capacity planning.
• Network Management Tools: Use network management tools to discover, map, and maintain the network.
• OS and Version Upgrades: Responsible for network equipment OS and version upgrades.
• Technology Research: Conduct research on new technologies and implementation strategies.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and maintain network interfaces to ensure the highest level of performance and make modifications and enhancements as needed.
• Documentation: Document procedures and keep network diagrams and related material up to date.
• User Support: Handle escalated user problems, questions, and requests on network issues.
• Collaboration: Work with other groups within IS to resolve network-related issues as needed.
• Leadership: Depending on level of position, lead and direct the work of other Network Engineers.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required.
  • 5+ years experience or 11+ years of relevant experience may be substituted for education.
  • 8+ years experience or 14+ years of relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• Experience with a diverse set of tactical communication products.
• Proficiency in network planning, engineering, and architecture.
• Strong understanding of network management tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of network equipment OS and version upgrades.
• Familiarity with network performance monitoring and enhancement strategies.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and direct the work of other engineers.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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:

$83,300.00 - $145,800.00

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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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!