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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Network Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to be on the forefront of designing, implementing, and maintaining a key network in support of a significant Space Force program .
What You'll Be Doing:
Provide Onsite Tier 1/2 systems, hardware, and network administration support in a primarily Red Hat/ESXi environment with Red Hat Identity Manager and a Juniper Network baseline.
Coordinate special projects, including network-related hardware installation and cabling plans, LAN/WAN hardware/software deployments and system installation, backup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Monitor system for anomalies or issues requiring attention or escalation.
Perform initial troubleshooting of system issues.
Participate in developing and implementing design solutions to meet architectural requirements
Rack, stack, hardware design, cabling of network, compute, and storage devices
Automate Juniper network builds and configurations
Conduct and analyze data captures to obtain network performance information
Analyze network configurations and provide deployment guidance to ensure that implementations are consistent with design specifications and best practices
Assist with network inventory tracking and management to support the network
Test and document product features and functionality
Configure, implement, and test/troubleshoot crypto devices
Develop network and equipment operating procedures
Evaluating technical specifications for interoperability
Configure routers and firewalls.
Secures network system by enforcing policies and defining and monitoring access.
Provide solution guidance for tech refreshes and environment baseline builds
Engineer and implement security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks, and information
Provide support to security teams for RMF requirements
Occasional/infrequent after hours/weekend support may be required
May be assigned responsibility for the management of the systems administration function, including associated staff.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance
Product Knowledge or precious experience on one or more of the following Juniper Product Lines...
QFX Series Switches
EX Series Switches
MX Series Routers
SRX Series Firewalls
Experience with network troubleshooting tools such as but not limited to, Wireshark, Juniper Contrail, and SNMP based troubleshooting tools
Knowledge of IOS, Junos, and NIOS
Experience with physical Network hardware installation
Hands on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, and content filtering
Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools
Automation and scripting experience in support of network deployments
Experience in a large-scale enterprise network environment spanning multiple data centers with high-availability requirements
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a larger team consisting of government and contractor team members
Security + certification
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Active TS/SCI
Strong understanding and experience with configuring and troubleshooting routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF under required
Strong understanding of EVPN/ACI technology stack
Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls
Experience with Ansible for automated network builds and security hardening
Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network automation tools
Experience with Apstra
Experience Security Director
Experience in a DOD IT enterprise preferred
Experience in enterprise or cloud-scale data center design engineering.
Experience with L2 switching and L3 routing protocols and technologies
Unix/Linux OS experience
Ability to obtain a Top-Secret level Security Clearance
One or more of the following Juniper certifications:
JNCIA-Junos
JNCIP
JNCIA-DC
JNCIA-Design
One or more of the following Cisco certifications:
CCNA
CCNP
CCIE
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:
$68,400.00 - $119,700.00
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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
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!About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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