IT Infrastructure Specialist - Network

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented IT Infrastructure Specialist - Network to join our team! In this role you will be responsible to provide system configuration administrative functions for the Enterprise IT infrastructure, including monitoring and tuning as well as resolving service incidents

Target Markets: Centreville, VA, Huntsville AL & Colorado Springs, Co.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Collaborate with network architects to design and implement functional company networks

• Install and configure networking hardware (Cisco and Palo Alto)

• Provision and manage Internet circuits (DIA\Broadband) for field offices

• Design and coordinate implementation of the cable plant for field offices

• Travel to field office for network implementation

• Process network maintenance renewals

• Manage network support issues within ticketing system

• Have knowledge of new IT Infrastructure technologies, processes, methodologies and best practices

• Manage infrastructure projects, including gathering requirements, design, build, implementation and project management

• Perform post-implementation follow-ups to ensure infrastructure stability

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 4-year degree in Computer related curriculum and 3-7 years of hands on network experience installing\configuring network devices .

• Candidates without a degree will be required to have an additional 5 years of relevant experience for consideration.

• Certifications: Cisco Professional Certifications preferred (CCNA, CCNP).

• Solid background in network administration and configuration (switches\routers)

• Understanding of network operating systems (e.g. Cisco IOS, Cisco NX-IOS)

• Understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g. BGP, OSPF)

• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools (e.g. LogicMonitor)

• Knowledge and understanding of industry best practices and methodologies

• Understanding of project delivery within an Agile framework

• An understanding of the strategic impacts of enterprise initiatives, the supporting IT systems and architecture.

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction or oversight.

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What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Preferred experience with scripting and automation (e.g Python, Ansible)

• Preferred experience with SDWAN technology

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

We're driving the future of the national security and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.

Salary Range

$83,300.00 - $145,800.00

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+.

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Parsons 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+.

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