Network Engineer

About

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, 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.

Salary Range:

$148,300.00 - $266,900.00

Benefits:

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!