Network Engineer

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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 support the US Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security

What You'll Be Doing:

• This position will be responsible for evaluating new technologies and possible

security vulnerabilities associated with them.

• Assist in the planning of policies and guidelines involving state-of-the-art equipment and their possible implementation in State Department resources.

• Responsible for testing the vulnerabilities associated with the software applications and hardware for networks.

• The employee will work with a laboratory focused local area network. Design and deployment of network and video infrastructure cabling.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Ability to analyze computer and network architectures, to optimize network performance, security, and laboratory testing functionality.

• Must have excellent oral and writing communication skills in order to document testing procedures, results, and recommendation for the secure implementation of tested technologies to senior Department of State managers.

• Ability to troubleshoot a variety of hardware and software issues in a timely manner while under tight time and resource constraints.

• Must have the ability to perform research, test, review and report on emergent technologies.

• Must be fluent in VMWare, C, C++, Objective C, Java, communication protocol implementation, Wi-Fi, RFID, Bluetooth, TCP-IP, VoIP, and Linux/Windows/OSX scripting.

• Must have experience with commercial and government best practices in securing computers, networks, and mobile devices.

• Must know how to use all major MS Windows applications. Must have detailed understanding and experience in Android/iOS/Blackberry operating systems.

• Must understand system architecture, application design, and device management and deployment.

• Must have knowledge of active directory application mode, lightweight directory access protocol, and online certificate status protocol. Must have knowledge of bandwidth utilization.

• Must have a MA or MS in Computer Science or Engineering.

• Must have at least 5 years experience in Engineering

• Can substitute 10yrs experience with a BA/BS in Computer Science or Engineering

• Must have a Top Secret Clearance and ability to get an SCI

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top 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

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+.

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