Systems Engineer

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.Job Description:Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and deliver meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.Our Space Operations Program Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.Our team is looking for a Systems Engineer . In this role you will support the Space Warfighting and Analysis Center (SWAC) across multiple operating locations to include Colorado Springs, the National Capital Region, and other Continental United States (CONUS) locations. The qualified applicant will design, implement and maintain the Information Technology (IT) systems for the SWAC and will design the basic computing infrastructure to accomplish key tasks, establish networking rules for cybersecurity and troubleshoot network errors or other technical issues.Required Skills:

Experience in a large-scale enterprise network environment spanning multiple data centers with high-availability requirements

Manages, monitors, and tests application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes to ensure that the SWACs information technology system is operating at maximum efficiency

Evaluates existing systems and assists with technical refreshes per customer requirements

Lead and/or assist with hardware installation and software deployment at mission system sites

Strong ability to produce and maintain varied technical documentation

Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools

Integrate Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) and Government Off The Shelf (GOTS) products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics

Write and maintain custom scripts for increased system efficiency to lower human intervention time on tasks

Build operational Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists

Contributes to the planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations

Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration of existing SAP network infrastructures

100% onsite is required in Colorado Springs, CO

Must have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university with minimum 15 years of experience

Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Secret Compartmented Information (SCI)

Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph to achieve SAP security Clearance within 6 months of hire

Possess a DoD 8140.03/8570.01 Information Assurance Technical II certification or able to obtain within 6 months of hire: Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security (CCNA-Security), Cybersecurity Analyst Plus (CySA+), Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), CompTIA Security+ (Security+), Certified Network Defender (CND), or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Desired Skills:

Knowledge and experience with Cloud Computing architecture, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure

Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker, and Kubernetes

Familiar with COMSEC requirements and procedures

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:Top Secret SCIThis 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:$104,200.00 - $182,400.00We 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!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 UsParsons 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+.For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.