Parsons Government Services is hiring a Network Engineer for a key role supporting operations at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. This position provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture, configuring and managing network devices, implementing WANs, and enhancing network security as part of our Federal Solutions team.
What You'll Do
- Configure and manage network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Implement and maintain current and future wide-area networks (WANs).
- Configure and validate Access Control Lists (ACLs) to enhance network security.
- Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to network devices.
- Oversee the management, configuration, and maintenance of HAIPE devices, to include KG-250, KG-255, IPS-250, and more.
- Implement, configure, and manage Palo-Alto network devices using Panorama device management software.
- Configure network monitoring software utilizing SNMP traps, NetFlow, and IPFIX to monitor and troubleshoot networking issues on critical systems.
- Work with Systems Engineers to plan for and design network upgrades and installations.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an associate's degree with 7+ years relevant work experience may be considered, or 11+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
- Current CCNA or equivalent certification.
- In-depth knowledge of EIGRP and OSPF routing protocols, DMVPN, IPSec, 802.1x, Cisco ISE, and VoIP.
- Experience with SD-WAN solutions (Palo Alto, Cisco).
- Experience configuring ACLs and applying STIGs.
- Knowledge of new and emerging networking technologies and capabilities.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
Nice to Have
- CCNP certification.
- Experience with Red Hat OS.
- Experience with the Panorama firewall management solution.
- Experience with Cisco NEXUS series switches.
- Familiarity with LiveAction (LiveNX) network monitoring software.
- Familiarity with the VINE management solution.
- Familiarity with Cross Domain Solution (CDS) systems.
- Experience with network design, architecting, and diagramming.
Technical Stack
- Routers, Switches, Firewalls, HAIPE devices (KG-250, KG-255, IPS-250), Palo-Alto network devices, Panorama, EIGRP, OSPF, DMVPN, IPSec, 802.1x, Cisco ISE, VoIP, SD-WAN, SNMP, NetFlow, IPFIX, Red Hat OS, Cisco NEXUS switches, LiveAction (LiveNX), VINE, Cross Domain Solution (CDS)
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Federal Solutions team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid holidays
Work Mode
This position is onsite at Ramstein Air Base, Germany as an international assignment. No remote work is available for this role.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.





