Network Analyst - Active Security Clearance

Cadre • Reston, VA

3d

About The Position

CADRE is seeking a Network Analyst to provide daily substantive work to the Senior Management Team and contribute to multidisciplinary teams. The role is based in Northern Virginia and offers flexible core hours. Network Analysts work across one or more of three areas: traditional telecommunications and data transport and switching engineering; intra- and inter-data-center network engineering; and network architecture or 3G, 4G, and/or 5G cellular network engineering, including core and radio networks.

The analyst coordinates network analysis of logical and physical routes of key telecommunications networks within a designated area, evaluates potential network operations with relevant teams, and applies knowledge of network operations, principles, and best practices. The role also provides mapping and graphics inputs to the customer's modeling tool and modeling briefings, contributes subject matter expertise on complex projects, and performs other duties as assigned by Project Management.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph.
• At least 10 years of current commercial or industry experience in a qualifying role, or equivalent NSA experience. Qualifying roles include facility engineer or network planner (TDM and/or data); large-scale networking engineering across multiple packet fabrics; or core network or radio network engineering experience with 3G, 4G, and/or 5G.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred, especially in a STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics. Other degrees are acceptable with strong analytic and technical acumen.
• Experience and education may include no degree plus 14 years of relevant experience; an associate's degree plus 12 years; or a bachelor's degree plus 10 years.
• Strong understanding of network technologies, protocols, systems, and equipment, including one or more listed technologies such as SONET/SDH, OTN, MSAN, MSPP, MPLS/IP-MPLS, VoIP, IMS, DWDM, ROADM, SDN, multi-fabric or mesh networks, SBCs, radio access networks, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, SIP, VoLTE, and OSS/BSS.
• Experience with commercial or industrial telecommunications networks, providing physical and logical network routes to address strategic requirements.
• Working knowledge of Network Management Systems, Network Function Virtualization, and/or SDN.
• Working knowledge of one or more listed areas, including PSTN; IP or MPLS data networks; dedicated or private voice and VoIP communications networks; VoIP networks, softswitches, or SBCs; fiber-optic cable; RF technologies such as cellular, microwave, millimeter wave, or VSAT; or GPON technology.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work with large volumes of data.
• Computer and database skills.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph, with the most recent background investigation and polygraph dates within the last five years.
• Foreign-language capability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the customer's multidisciplinary teams to provide timely and accurate analysis of logical and physical routes of key telecommunications networks within a designated area.
• Work with appropriate members and organizations to evaluate the role and value of potential network operations.
• Apply mastery of relevant network operations, principles, and best practices across projects.
• Provide direct mapping and graphics inputs to the customer's modeling tool and modeling briefings.
• Display subject matter expertise on complex projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned at the direction of Project Management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior