Who Are We?
At Parry Labs we believe the modern combat advantage relies on the speed and scale of open systems. We're redefining the edge of the increasingly ever-changing battlespace by delivering game changing capabilities to our warfighters through digital engineering, software, and hardware solutions that are essential to our core of being a Digital Systems Integrator.
Born digital and agile, Parry Labs is building a winning team to be the premier provider for Next Generation Mission Systems Integration across air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Are you ready to be an instrumental part of experts in the industry? Join us in the innovation of integration at Parry and apply to help develop the technologies of tomorrow while reaching new heights in your career today.
About The Role
The Systems Network Engineer will play a pivotal role in supporting our System Integration and Test department, focusing on the integration, design, and troubleshooting of complex networked systems. This position requires hands-on work in both lab environments and customer sites, ensuring the seamless operation of hardware and software. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cisco networking, Linux networking, and container technologies, with a particular focus on optimizing and securing network communications, as well as contributing to the design of robust, redundant network architectures.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The Systems Network Engineer will interpret Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and system documentation to accurately configure and manage networked environments.
- Collaborating closely with Systems and Software Engineering teams, the engineer will assist in architecting and developing network designs that incorporate multiple redundancies, ensuring high availability and resilience.
- Configuring and managing virtualized environments using tools like KVM, VMware, and Docker, and handling advanced Cisco router configurations, including routing protocols, multicast routing, and host-based firewalls.
- Optimizing network performance for live video streams, VOIP communications, and other real-time data exchanges.
- Strong troubleshooting skills using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and iptables, and a deep understanding of the OSI model.
- Assist senior engineers in developing and implementing network designs, contributing to the creation of detailed network documentation and ensuring that all configurations support the overall system architecture.
- Documenting system designs and implementations with meticulous attention to detail is essential.
- Develop and execute complex multi-vendor technology demonstrations and exercises with emphasis on strategic capture goal alignment.
- Integrate AI/ML solutions with existing systems and workflows.
- Lead the design approach activities and support staffing and cost estimation efforts.
- Emphasizing key technical features and win themes in the form of technical narratives and demonstrations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, along with 8+ years in Integration Engineering with a strong networking focus.
- Extensive experience in Cisco networking, Linux networking, and container technologies is essential, along with a deep understanding of the OSI model.
- Familiarity with designing and implementing redundant network architectures, as well as optimizing network performance for real-time data exchanges, is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in network troubleshooting tools, and the ability to work effectively in both independent and collaborative settings.
Why Join Parry Labs?
At Parry Labs, we foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and diversity. Employees are given the autonomy to leverage their skills in creating state-of-the-art tech solutions that aid in the protection of the American Warfighter. We encourage new and bold ideas that push the status quo. It is this entrepreneurial spirit that drives us.
Parry Labs will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives with benefits such as education assistance and unlimited paid time off, just to name a few.
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Parry Labs is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.