Tactical Network Engineer/Analyst II

$70,500 - $123,400/Yr

Parsons - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Herndon, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Tactical Network Engineer/Analyst II at Parsons is responsible for supporting critical mission partners to enhance national security within a dynamic research and development environment. This role involves designing networks, supporting tactical sensor development, analyzing existing designs, and collaborating with various engineering teams to maximize system performance.

Responsibilities

• Design a network to integrate with existing infrastructure for effective operations at the Tactical EDGE.
• Support tactical sensor development and deployment.
• Analyze existing designs and prototypes, recommending modifications as needed.
• Work with the program management team to identify and prioritize network load.
• Conduct network testing and perform analysis on packet captures.
• Characterize network traffic in various environments.
• Author and execute network test plans and procedures.
• Collaborate with government and systems engineering teams on integration issues.
• Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements for long-term viability.
• Implement preventative maintenance measures to minimize outages.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience as a network engineer.
• Bachelor of Science in engineering, scientific, technical discipline, or comparable work experience.
• TS/SCI clearance eligible.
• Experience supporting USMC and US Army communications equipment.
• Experience supporting D-DIL communications solutions.
• Proficient in telecommunications, Ethernet, TCP/IP, and infrastructure technologies such as IEEE, EIA/TIA, SATCOM, coax, copper, and fiber.
• Understanding of WAN, LAN, and Campus technologies, familiar with routing protocols including BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and IP/MPLS.
• Experience with network analytical tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds, and IPerf3.

Nice-to-haves

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance
• Experience leading a network engineering team.
• Experience developing workflow processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively using various styles appropriate to the audience.
• Extensive analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and organization skills.
• Cisco certifications: CCST, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDE.
• CompTIA certifications: Network+, Security+.

Benefits

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.
• Endless growth opportunities.
• Support for employee wellbeing.