Network AnalystAcclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions and operations, network infrastructure, engineering and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are actively hiring Network Analysts to join our Operations and Targeting Division working in Northern Virginia.
The Network Analyst is a member of a multidisciplinary team who provides analytical support to various internal customers. The network analysis team is composed of analysts who address very distinct areas of telecommunications. The successful candidate is likely to be a subject matter expert in one of the following:Telecom and data transport and switching engineer in support of tractional telecos.Data center network engineer in support of intra and inter data center transportNetwork architect or cellular network engineering for 3G, 4G, or G5 to include core network (EPC) and radio networking engineer.Duties: The Network Analyst will perform the following functions:Coordinate with the customer's other multidisciplinary teams to provide timely and accurate network analysis regarding the logical and physical routes of key telecommunications networksCollaborate with team members and other organization to evaluate the role and value of potential network operationsDisplay mastery of network operations, principles, and best practicesCreatively employ a mastery of telecom domain to support the multidisciplinary teams in providing direct mapping and graphics inputs into the customer's modeling toolPerform analysis on wireless and wireline circuit-switched and packet-switched telecommunications networksPerform analysis on transmission protocolsPerform analysis on network technologiesPresent analysis to a range of technical and non-technical audiencesServe focal point for tracking and understanding emerging technologiesMaintain appropriate technical training to ensure skills and tradecraft are kept current with evolving technologyPerform other duties as assigned at the direct of project managementRequired Qualifications:Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance with PolyMinimum of six (6) years of commercial experience in one of the following roles:Facility Engineer or Network Planner (TDM and/or Data)Large Scale Networking engineering across multiple packet fabrics, such as google B4Core Network engineer, or radio network engineer with experience in 3g, 4g, and/or 5GBachelor's Degrees in STEM discipline (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statics, etc.)Experience with telecommunication networks providing physical and logical network routes to answer strategic requirementsDemonstrated knowledge of Network Management Systems (NMS), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), or Software Defined Networking (SDN)Demonstrated knowledge of network elements to include switches, routers, multiplexers, and wireless and wireline transport infrastructureDemonstrated analytical skillsDemonstrated understanding of network technologies and network protocols, networking systems and equipmentDemonstrated advanced knowledge of, or experience with, one of more of the following:Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)Data Networks (IP, MPLS, traffic engineering, OpenFlow)Dedicated/Private communications networksVOIP networks, Softswitch Technology, or Session Border Controllers (SBC's)Fiber Optic cable characteristics, engineering, installation, and maintenanceRF-related technologies (Cellular, microwave, millimeter wave, VSAT)Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Network (GPON) technologyBonus Knowledge:Expert level knowledge of the OSI model at layer 1, 2 or 3Private sector work experience with an industry leading telecom company (Verizon, ATT, Sptint) or hardware provider (Cisco, Lucent, Qualcomm, Nokia)Core Hours: Traditional business hours with a high degree of flexibility to meet team needs Travel: None required, potential opportunities if desirableEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENTATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law.
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