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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior & SME Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to develop and implement Defensive Cyber Operations tools, systems, and capabilities supporting United States Space Force.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Participating in SAFe® Agile Mission Deployment teams deploying Defensive Cyber Operations systems and networks, in a SAFe® construct
• Manages and monitors installed hardware and software systems
• Assists with network tap design and system survey to ensure data is properly sampled and transported
• Evaluates existing systems and assists with technical refreshes
• Lead and/or assist with hardware installation and software deployment at mission system sites
• Strong ability to produce and maintain varied technical documentation
• 100% onsite is required in Colorado Springs, CO

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Senior

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (Masters degree highly preferrable) in Computer Science/Engineering or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university with 10 years of experience
• Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist-Security (JNCIS-Sec), Juniper Networks Certified Design Associate (JNCDA) or equivalent
• Refer to Job Description for Education and Experience Requirements
• Ability to obtain and hold a Secret clearance
• Familiarity with the following capabilities:
  • Manticore out-of-band defensive cyber for “Identify and Detect” capabilities
  • Kraken in-band defensive cyber for “Protect/Respond” capabilities
• Experience in a large-scale enterprise network environment spanning multiple data centers with high-availability requirements

SME

• 15 years SME experience in the field of Systems Engineering
• Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist-Security (JNCIS-Sec), Juniper Networks Certified Design Associate (JNCDA) or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and hold a Secret clearance
• SME Experience with out-of-band and in-band defensive cyber systems for “Identify/Detect”, and “Protect/respond capabilities
• Experience in a large-scale enterprise network environment spanning multiple data centers with high-availability requirements

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Top Secret OR interim/active Secret with ability to get Top Secret
• Knowledge of SAFe® Agile best practices.
• Familiarity with Defensive Cyber Operations Concepts

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

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: 

$117,000.00 - $210,600.00

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, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

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!