IT/Communications 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: Ready to be part of a team that tackles defense and data challenges? Want to take your engineering skills to the next level to work on tough projects that will make a huge impact? Parsons is now hiring an experienced systems engineer with a desire to work on projects that change the urban fabric of our community. Parsons’ extensive experience in this field, combined with your systems engineering knowledge, will propel your career forward with opportunity for advancement with top performance. We can offer training, development and opportunities to work on marquee projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our staff to be versatile, enthusiastic to work in highly flexible, team-oriented environments and who have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills. PROJECT: The contractor shall provide engineering support services for the client organization. The contractor shall work with the appropriate government leads to define and execute the engineering processes and activities required to support the fit-up of project specific information technology infrastructure both in terms of passive infrastructure and data center engineering subject matter. The contractor shall provide engineering support guiding the program through a disciplined sequence of steps appropriate to developing a data center and/or passive infrastructure solution to satisfy customer requirements and organizational tactical/strategic objectives. RESPONSIBLITIES: Parsons is seeking a Technical Consultant to perform the following: Provide support to the requirements gathering process, including identifying, logging, and tracking existing and new requirements Provide guidance and expertise in the creation of and implementing new processes in response to issues or problems Create executable schedules, work packages and planning documentation that satisfy requirements Coordinate/assist in documenting existing programs into a cohesive architecture Prepare Detailed IT solutions/concepts based on Integrated Architecture Document site specific IT and facility requirements and provide implementation strategies Perform Gap Analysis of existing architecture Evaluate facility and IT integration solution alternatives, providing options/solutions while ensuring interoperability of system requirements Identify risks or potential obstacles to fulfilling IT architectural requirements Provide facility and IT integration oversight Collaborate with client service providers to ensure that design documents and delivered services are consistent with the architecture Provide status and progress reports through periodic formal reviews and through informal meetings Provide conceptual passive network infrastructure solutions for outside cable plant, vertical and premise cabling systems Collaborate with external and internal active network service providers on architecting, planning, layout and implementation of indoor (horizontal & vertical) and outdoor cable plants (vertical/PDS) to support their active architectures/infrastructures Provide and review data center design and integration solutions, understanding the physical aspects of computer systems, and how they relate to facility constraints, such as power and cooling Coordinate with deployment organization on the integration of new IT systems into client facilities Conduct long-term analysis of existing facilities and capabilities along with future trends and requirements Review building design and construction drawings/packages representing the interests of passive infrastructure and data center fit-up Write and maintain data center and passive communications standards and procedures QUALIFICATIONS: 12 years of experience Working knowledge of design and engineering processes Must be US Citizen ACTIVE TS/SCI w/ POLYGRAPH CLEARANCE REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills Strong interpersonal skills Decisive and confident Flexible Strong written and verbal communication skills Self-motivated Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph 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: $104,200.00 - $182,400.00 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! 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! Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Salary : $104,200 - $182,400