Network Configuration and Performance Analyst

Xpect Solutions•Huntsville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

XPECT Solutions, LLC is seeking a Network Configuration/Performance Analyst to support a Federal Government client in Huntsville, Alabama. The analyst will provide technical engineering support for a complex enterprise network infrastructure with multiple enclaves at varying classification levels. As directed by the Project Lead, the position supports Network Compliance and Monitoring activities, including configuration and software updates aligned with engineering strategies and directives. The role begins on day shift, Monday through Friday, and transitions to late shift (10:00 to 18:30) after training and establishment of account access; a shift differential is provided for late-shift hours. The position is onsite at the customer facility. The analyst monitors and analyzes enterprise networks, provides technical guidance to the Government, Project Lead, and other Network Analysts, and uses the Enterprise Network Monitoring Platform to analyze network performance and produce related data and documentation. The role also involves staying current on network and IT trends and best practices and recommending potential improvements to customer systems and processes. XPECT Solutions describes a benefits package that includes insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, performance awards, referral bonuses, and education or training reimbursement.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI.
Ability to work onsite at the customer facility.
At least 3 years of relevant IT experience specializing in networking technologies, including Cisco switches and routers and complex network analysis.
Working knowledge of web applications, web servers, application load balancers, and storage systems.
Good knowledge of general network and security tools and methodologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and access control lists.
Moderate scripting or coding skills in languages such as Python, Go, Perl, or Bash to support network automation tasks.
Ability to work the initial Monday-to-Friday day shift and transition to the late shift (10:00 to 18:30) after training and account access are established.

Nice To Haves

CCNA or higher certification.
Associate of Science 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.
High self-motivation and direction, 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 informed of network, technology, and IT-related trends and best practices, and recommend possible improvements or changes to customer systems and processes.
Provide professional, high-quality customer service in all interactions.
Use the Enterprise Network Monitoring Platform to analyze network performance and provide data and documentation related to any or all 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.