Functional Area Expert (Network Analyst)

Summit Federal Services, LLC•Augusta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Federal Services, LLC (SFS) is seeking a Functional Area Expert (Network Analyst) to provide support to the CBL Battle Lab Facility located at Fort Gordon, GA. This role is contingent upon contract award and requires onsite work. The position will support the CBL mission by providing experimentation support to the C-CDID, integrating dynamic network experimentation with CO, DODIN-A, EW, and IA through various branches of the Cyber Battle Lab. The contract aims to provide support in the form of experiments, assessments, analyses, and network support to validate new technical solutions for capability gaps within modernization efforts. The Functional Area Expert (FAE) Network Analyst will act as a senior subject matter expert, responsible for analyzing, assessing, designing, and optimizing complex network architectures and communications systems. This role provides technical leadership and operational expertise in enterprise, tactical, cyber, intelligence, or defense network environments, advising stakeholders on network performance, modernization, cybersecurity, and mission-critical communications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Typically 10–15+ years of network engineering, network operations, or network analysis experience.
Extensive knowledge of enterprise and tactical networking technologies.
Experience with TCP/IP networking
Experience with routing and switching
Experience with WAN/LAN architectures
Experience with network monitoring and management
Experience with cybersecurity principles
Experience with performance analysis and troubleshooting
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a technical field.
Experience supporting Department of Defense, intelligence community, or federal government programs.
Knowledge of Zero Trust architectures
Knowledge of Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Knowledge of Cloud networking
Knowledge of Network automation
Knowledge of Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2)
Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI security clearance.
Enterprise network architecture
Network performance optimization
Cybersecurity and risk management
Network analytics and monitoring
Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)
Network automation and orchestration
Wireless and SATCOM integration
Tactical communications systems
Data center networking
Wireshark
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor
Cisco DNA Center
Splunk Enterprise
PRTG Network Monitor
VMware NSX
NetBox
CCNA
CCNP Enterprise
CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
CompTIA Security+
CISSP
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary subject matter expert for network architecture, operations, and performance analysis.
Evaluate existing network infrastructures and recommend improvements to enhance reliability, security, and scalability.
Conduct network assessments, capability analyses, and operational studies.
Analyze network traffic, performance metrics, and security events to identify trends and risks.
Support network modernization, cloud migration, and digital transformation initiatives.
Develop technical solutions to meet operational and mission requirements.
Provide guidance on network design, routing, switching, wireless communications, and transport technologies.
Support cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and network defense activities.
Create technical reports, architecture diagrams, and executive briefings.
Advise program managers, engineers, government customers, and senior leadership on network-related matters.
Lead network assessment and analysis efforts.
Mentor network engineers, analysts, and operations personnel.
Provide strategic recommendations for network modernization and resilience.
Support acquisition, testing, and deployment of new communications capabilities.
Interface with government customers, vendors, and executive leadership.