Network Analyst - Sr

Ideal Innovations, Inc.•Clarksburg, WV

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role contributes to a thrilling mission at the FBI’s CJIS, offering candidates the chance to learn from top industry professionals and develop valuable skills and expertise that can be beneficial across various fields. The team at the FBI’s CJIS includes both government employees and contract staff from various companies. This blend fosters collaboration and innovation, as each member brings unique perspectives and experiences to the table. This position is unique because it allows you to work on a dynamic team engaged in high-visibility projects. You'll have the chance to learn from top professionals in the industry, enhancing your personal and professional growth. If the candidate accepts this position, they will acquire skills in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), specifically tailored for a large government organization.

Requirements

In lieu of degree, minimum of six (6) years relevant experience required.
In depth knowledge of cloud, network, security, and routing protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, VPN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and QoS.
Experience with WAN/LAN connectivity, routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.

Nice To Haves

Incident Management experience preferred.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or information technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site/on-duty monitoring personnel where identified, for 24x7x365 services
Create and review network blueprints, including LANs, WANs, and cloud networks, including scalability, performance, and security requirements.
Assess new network hardware and software technologies, provide recommendations for upgrades or replacements based on emerging trends and business needs.
Identify and resolve network performance issues, analyzing network traffic patterns, and optimizing network configurations for optimal efficiency.
Identify potential network vulnerabilities, implementing security protocols, and advising on security best practices to protect sensitive data.
Forecast future network bandwidth needs and identify infrastructure upgrades to accommodate growing demands.
Act as a go-to person for complex network issues, provide technical guidance/training to other IT staff.
Monitor network implementation projects, including configuration, installation, and testing of new network components.
Developing network documentation and training materials for other team members.
Maintain comprehensive documentation in Jira, Confluence, or any other document repository of network configurations, changes, and operational procedures.
Staff day/afternoon/midnight shifts.
Troubleshooting customer issues to identify and resolve root cause.
Perform issue resolution and standard operating procedure management.