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# GMD Communications Network (GCN) Engineer

- **Company:** Propertyvalue Parsons Services
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $103,500.0 - $181,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Network Interface Controllers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Requirements Analysis, Computer Network Operations, Devsecops
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ff8f091c-0f68-48ea-ac0f-9a2b093416c8

## About the Role

* Active Secret clearance or higher
 * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline degree related to area of specialty and 5+ years of related professional experience (NOTE: Newly-hired PhD graduates are typically hired into this level.)
 * Ability to work effectively within a collaborative environment composed of Government, Prime Contractor, Support Contractor, and other Government agencies personnel
 * Ability to work across a vast organizational structure to effectively communicate complex technical issues
 * Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint, Outlook), * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline and 7+ years direct experience in network engineering
 * Active Top Secret clearance and SCI
 * Missile defense system fire control network experience is desired

## Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented GMD Communications Network (GCN) Engineer to join our team! In this role you will work as part of a GCN engineering team supporting GCN development, deployment, and network operations technical oversight.

What You'll Be Doing:

 * Assist the GCN Product Lead to develop/document/review GCN requirements and interface control specifications; review objective evidence artifacts, review development/ installation / acceptance test plans and results, and project schedules and other programmatic details; track site installation/ test/ activation activities; analyze network performance and operations; and identify required base communication infrastructure, secure voice, and Long Haul Communication Transport (LHCT) services
 * Coordinate GCN integration with other GMD Fire Control and Communications (GFCC) products (fire control/battle management, cybersecurity system, in-flight interceptor communication system, and launch support system), as well as MDA Decision Dominance Command and Control, Sensors, Facilities, and other Missile Defense System stakeholders
 * Provide inputs to independent government cost estimates
 * Participate in the technical evaluation of contract proposals
 * Support GCN Product Lead and GCN engineering team in transitioning to DevSecOps - digital engineering approach fN projects
 * Assist GMN in preparation, conduct, and after-action responsibilities for system requirements reviews, design reviews, project status reviews, site inspections, installation and acceptance test plans/events, fielding readiness reviews, and operational readiness reviews
 * Develop and present technical reports and briefings including support to the Engineering Review Boards (ERB) and Operational Capability List (OCL) approval process