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# Ground Systems Communication Network Software Engineer

- **Company:** Parsons Corporation
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Salary:** $134,100.0 - $241,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Cyber Security, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Snort (Software), Deployment Automation, Splunk
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9024006/ground-systems-communication-network-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Master's degree in a related STEM discipline is required.
 * Minimum of 12 years of direct experience in software engineering is required.
 * Experience in missile defense or a related DoD environment is highly desired.
 * Demonstrated knowledge of cyber analysis tools such as Splunk, Wazuh, or Elastic is required.
 * Proficiency with virtual machines (VMs) and managing virtualized environments is required.
 * Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are required.
 * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.
 * An active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.
 * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.

 * MDA experience desired.

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

## Description

* Support the GCN team in developing software requirements and verification criteria, defining system build content, and establishing test and deployment strategies.
 * Provide technical expertise and advisory support to GMN regarding development contractor sustainment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all software and applications running on GCN equipment racks.
 * Evaluate the development contractor's deployment and configuration of cyber security tools (such as Splunk, Snort, Wazuh) to ensure effective monitoring of network health, threat detection, and security compliance.
 * Provide technical assessment and recommendations to the Government regarding the development contractor's architecture, administration, and sustainment of virtualized environments and associated software across the GCN infrastructure.
 * Assist GMN in overseeing and coordinating GCN software integration efforts with other Ground System sub-products (fire control, in-flight interceptor communication, silo/launch support), C2BMC, and other Missile Defense System stakeholders.
 * Provide support in the technical evaluation of development contractor proposals and review project documentation, identifying technical and programmatic issues, risks, and recommending actionable mitigation solutions to GMN leadership.
 * Assist GMN in the preparation, execution, and follow-up for system requirements reviews, design reviews, project status reviews, and test and acceptance events.
 * Develop and present technical reports, white papers, and briefings to support Government decision-making at Engineering Review Boards (ERB) and other stakeholder discussions.
 * Travel as required (estimated 10%).


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