Network/Systems Engineer (VAXCOM)

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Job Description:

Vaxcom Services LLC (A Parsons Company) is looking for an amazingly talented Network/Systems Engineer to support dynamic, challenging, and evolving mission requirements as a member of the Program's Compliance and Automation Team (CAT). A positive attitude with outstanding work ethic and attention to detail is critical to success in this position.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Will apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts, including contributing to the development of innovative ideas.
• Must be able to work independently in an extremely fast paced environment in support of a high priority, evolving, and expanding Program
• Will possess expert understanding of subject matter, specifically with SQL.
• Must be a strong team player with exceptional customer service and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Must be able to gather requirements, communicate solutions, and remain actively engaged with the Program Office throughout the life of the project and associated tasks.
• Will represent the Program Office in interagency working groups.
• Will respond to ad hoc needs and take lead for identifying and developing necessary response strategies created for long range plans and objectives.
• Will maintain authoritative records of software/firmware certification dates, compliance requirement dates, test start and end dates, customer release dates, overall pass/fail results for each release version.
• Will identify system integration opportunities and authoritative source recommendations of disparate datasets that provide efficiencies in systems development lifecycle.
• Will use experience in the full systems development life cycle processes, workflow, documentation, data collection, data analysis and reporting.
• Will track and maintain configuration management plans and document system changes.
• Will maintain Customer-facing intranet site and content
• Will use networking engineering experience to assist in meeting Program goals and objectives.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 5 years equivalent experience as a Network or Systems Engineer.
• Ability to qualify for overseas travel through the medical screening program.
• Previous experience providing briefings to large and small audiences with varying levels of expertise and technical acumen.
• Experience in systems development lifecycle support and processes, workflow, documentation, data collection, data-driven analysis and reporting.
• Experience in application and database design and/or support; Apache, Tomcat, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and PLSQL.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolution; hardware, operating system, network, application, database, system-wide.
• Experience in configuring, repairing, testing and providing limited maintenance on specialized technical equipment.
• Experience in the use and development of system and asset documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, technical guides, test and compliance, configuration management.
• Must possess (at the time of application) a current/active TOP SECRET security clearance with FULL SCOPE polygraph.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Advanced Degree in STEM related field.
• Experience with Program Office's Cryptographic network.
• Active participant on various IC and DoD Cryptographic technology working groups.
• Experience and understanding of COMSEC equipment maintenance, device upgrades, and configuration management.
• Experience and/or understanding of systems development lifecycle management and processes; planning, analysis design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
• Experience and/or understanding of national-level authoritative COMSEC policies, procedures, and material control; accountability, reporting, distribution, and operational security doctrine.
• Previous experience working on IC or DoD cryptographic networks and technologies.
• Previous experience as a cryptographic custodian, utilizing CARDS and/or iApp databases.
• Experience in Network Engineering including network devices, routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Experience working with network protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols like OSPF and EIGRP.
• Experience in writing and optimizing database queries.
• Certification in computer networking such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cicsco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or CompTIA Network+.

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: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

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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