Network Configuration and Performance Analyst

Xpect Solutions•Huntsville, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

XPECT Solutions, LLC is hiring a Network Configuration/Performance Analyst to support a Federal Government client in Huntsville, Alabama. The analyst will provide technical engineering support for a complex network infrastructure comprising multiple enclaves and classification levels. As directed by the Project Lead, the analyst will participate in Network Compliance and Monitoring activities, including updating configurations and software in alignment with engineering-team strategies and directives. The role begins on day shift, Monday through Friday, and transitions to late shift (10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.) after training and account access are established. Shift differential pay is provided for late-shift hours. The position is onsite at the customer facility and requires an active Top Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI.
Ability to work onsite at the customer facility.
At least 3 years of relevant IT experience specializing in networking technologies, particularly Cisco switches and routers and complex network analysis.
Good knowledge of general network and security tools and methodologies, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and access control lists.
Experience configuring and maintaining enterprise network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, PRTG, or Cisco DNAC/Catalyst Center.

Nice To Haves

CCNA or higher certification.
Moderate scripting or coding skills in languages such as Python, Go, Perl, or Bash to support network automation tasks.
Associate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related area.
Experience in network engineering within the federal intelligence community.
Ability to follow a disciplined troubleshooting methodology, ensure task and mission completion, and create and maintain necessary information.
Self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze enterprise networks.
Provide technical guidance and support to the Government, Project Lead, and other Network Analysts in monitoring and managing customer networks.
Keep current with network, technology, and IT-related trends and best practices, and recommend potential improvements or changes to customer systems and processes.
Provide professional, high-quality customer service.
Use the Enterprise Network Monitoring Platform to analyze network performance and provide related data and documentation for network components.
Perform Network Compliance and Monitoring activities as directed by the Project Lead, including configuration and software updates aligned with engineering strategies and directives.