Senior Network Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a sharp Senior Network Engineer to join our growing team! In this role you will get to work closely with a talented team to assist in the design, configuration, testing, implementation and oversight of the computer networks that support our customers mission critical systems, primarily within a Juniper and Palo Alto Network environment. You will also have the opportunity to grow and sharpen your skills with other talented members of Parsons. 

This role will be onsite in Boulder, Monday through Friday.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Collaborate with Tier 3 network personnel in designing new network and communication solutions

• Work with vendors to obtain pricing/ROMs in support of new system designs and enhancements

• Automate Juniper and Palo Alto network builds and configurations

• Provide Day-to-day network support

• Serve as primary interface between Tier 1 and Tier 3 network personnel

• Conduct and analyze data captures to obtain network performance information

• Analyze network configurations and provide deployment guidance to ensure that implementations are consistent with design specifications and best practices

• Assist with network inventory tracking and management to support the network

• Test and document product features and functionality

• Configure, implement, and test/troubleshoot crypto devices

• Develop network and equipment operating procedures

• Apply industry best practices to the design, planning, and implementation of the network

• Apply extensive industry experience to optimize network performance and proactively analyze potential enhancements

• Evaluate technical specifications for interoperability

• Configure switches, routers, and firewalls.

• Provide solution guidance for tech refreshes and environment baseline builds

• Engineer and implement security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks, and information

• Ensure configurations meet or exceed system network security requirements

• Occasional/infrequent after hours/weekend support may be required

Required Clearance:

• Candidate must possess an active Secret Clearance and have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Active Security+ Certification

• BS degree in an IT Related Field of Study AND 5+ years of relevant networking experience OR Associates degree with 7+ years of experience

• Intermediate level knowledge of Junos or IOS, and/or PAN-OS

• Strong experience with L2 switching technologies

• Intermediate level understanding and experience with configuring and troubleshooting routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF

• Deep understanding of network troubleshooting tools such as but not limited to, Wireshark, tcpdump, and SNMP based troubleshooting tools

• Experience with physical Network hardware installation

• Hands-on experience in security systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, and content filtering

• Experience with network security and networking technologies and with system, security, and network monitoring tools

• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a larger team consisting of government and contractor team members

• Willingness to work onsite 5 days per week

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Product Knowledge or previous experience on one or more of the following Juniper Product Lines: QFX Series Switches, EX Series Switches, MX Series Routers, SRX Series Firewalls

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• EVPN/VXLAN experience

• Relevant certifications such as JNCIP or CCNP are a strong plus

• Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls

• Experience with automation technologies (Ansible/Python) for automated network builds and security hardening