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Network Engineer, Senior

Parsons Services Company
Linthicum, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
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Job Description:

Parsons is the premier national security and critical infrastructure solutions provider. We have unparalleled tactical-to-strategic level experience in securing the platform and operational technology of National Security Systems - a mission at the heart of our intersecting work across defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure.

  • We deliver value through scalable, fast, disruptive solutions to our customers' most complex national security and critical infrastructure challenges.
  • We provide deep domain expertise to develop solutions both for now and for the future.
  • We apply our exceptional technology capabilities to stay ahead of the competition and our customers' needs.
  • We layer and integrate solutions to provide unmatched innovation.

Our Analytics and Engineering team is seeking Network Engineer to support our expanding portfolio of work in the Intelligence Community (IC). As a collaborative member of a small and mostly autonomous team, this position directly supports secure enclave development networks.

Core Tasks:
  • Implement specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, and network address translation (NAT) where appropriate
  • Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools
  • Optimize end to end system performance and dataflow management
  • Coordinate with the system engineering and dataflow efforts to ensure proper mission operations to minimize down time
  • Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devises, interfaces and methodologies
  • Configure and optimize the network to connect various front-end and back-end components.
  • Facilitate the implementation of high speed, scalable, fault-to-tolerant network topologies as applicable to WAN and LAN design
  • Provide assistance in all aspects of network management rom network design through implementation, maintenance and upgrading of existing networks.
  • Analyzes design, specification, and related documents and implements communication system requirements to support the distributed functionality of a software engineering environment
  • Analyze network characteristics ( traffic connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes and throughput), troubleshoots problems and recommends procurement of, and/or modifications to network components.
  • Configure VMware Cluster to support multiple tenant systems

Requirements:
  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or Information Systems required
  • 8 years' experience as a Network Engineer in programs that encompass system architecture, requirements analysis, process execution and evaluation.
  • 3 years of direct experience with IC or SIGINT activity
  • VMware/ESXi
  • VMware virtual NIC config for isolation
  • Experience with Cisco IOS or JunOS
  • Experience in developing networks from design through implementation
  • Experience with Ethernet Trunking and configuring Ethernet VLANs
  • Experience in configuring multi-vendor network equipment; Experience with network test gear and testing network equipment; Experience in configuring NAT and Routing Protocols.
  • Ability to demonstrate cyber/IT related experience with attention to detail, customer service, oral and written communication, and problem solving.
  • TS/SCI w/ polygraph
  • Active DoD IAT Level II certification
  • Active Cisco certification

Preferred:
  • Understanding of project design within the scope of security (RMF) requirements

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph 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: $134,100.00 - $241,400.00

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, 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!

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