Senior Network Engineer

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Job Description

Parsons is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Senior Network Engineer will plan, support, and evaluate complex network systems; provide advanced technical leadership in network planning and architecture; and ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of the networks that enable Drone Armor development, test, and operational environments. This role may lead a team of network engineers on large and complex projects.

What You'll Be Doing

Advanced Network Planning, Engineering & Architecture

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

Standards, Product Evaluation & Problem Resolution

• Provide and develop technical standards and interface applications for network infrastructure
• Identify and evaluate new products and technologies; provide solutions for complex network problems
• Interface with internal and external customers and vendors to determine system needs and align network capabilities with 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 meet current and future operational demands
  
  
  

Configuration Management, Upgrades & Documentation

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

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• May lead a team of network engineers on large and complex projects, providing technical direction and oversight
• Coordinate with systems, cybersecurity, software, and test teams to ensure integrated, secure, and robust 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 6 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 in demanding environments
• Experience providing highly skilled technical assistance in network planning, engineering, and architecture
• Experience developing technical standards, evaluating new products, and delivering solutions for complex network problems
• Experience with network capacity planning, performance monitoring, and availability/bandwidth metrics
• Experience performing network equipment OS and version upgrades and maintaining current network documentation and diagrams
• Experience handling escalated network issues and, preferably, leading teams of network engineers on large and complex projects
  
  
  

Technical Competencies

• Strong expertise in network architectures, routing/switching, and core network protocols
• Proficiency with network management and monitoring tools for discovery, mapping, and performance tracking
• Solid understanding of network security principles and integration with enterprise security controls
• Ability to work effectively with customers, vendors, and cross-functional technical teams to resolve issues and implement solutions
  
  
  

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 field
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNP/CCIE, Network , or equivalent vendor certifications)
  
  
  

Specialized Experience

• Experience supporting DoD, defense, C-UAS, or other mission-critical, secure network environments
• Experience in tactical, field, or test-range networking within 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 (e.g., Python, Ansible) 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: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

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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