Functional Area Expert (Network Analyst)

MSC Management Services, LLC; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Federal Services, LLC is seeking a Functional Area Expert (Network Analyst) based in Augusta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will analyze and optimize complex network architectures, ensuring robust cybersecurity compliance while leading network modernization efforts.

This role demands significant network engineering experience and offers an onsite work environment at the CBL Battle Lab Facility. Preferred qualifications include an active security clearance and certifications like CCNA or CISSP.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of network engineering or analysis experience.
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise networking technologies.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize complex network architectures.
• Support network modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
• Provide guidance on network design and cybersecurity.

Skills

Network analysis

Security compliance

Performance analysis

Cybersecurity principles

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor

Cisco DNA Center

Splunk Enterprise

PRTG Network Monitor

VMware NSX

NetBox

Job description

Summit Federal Services, LLC (SFS) with headquarters in Oakland, Maryland, is a fast growing woman‑owned Small Business and HUBZone company with an outstanding record of performance providing acquisition, business process, training, IT, administrative and security services to multiple federal agencies.

SFS is looking for a Functional Area Expert (Network Analyst) to provide support to the CBL Battle Lab Facility located at Fort Gordon, GA. All work will be performed onsite.

This contract will support the CBL mission to provide experimentation support to the C‑CDID with dynamic network experimentation integrated with CO, DODIN‑A, EW and IA through the Cyber Battle Lab’s Experimentation Branch (EB), Environments Support Branch (ESB), and the Army Persistent Experimentation eNvironment (APEN) Cyber Enterprise Service Center (CESC).

Position Summary

The Functional Area Expert (FAE) Network Analyst serves as a senior subject matter expert responsible for analyzing, assessing, designing, and optimizing complex network architectures and communications systems. The role provides technical leadership and operational expertise in support of enterprise, tactical, cyber, intelligence, or defense network environments. The FAE advises stakeholders on network performance, modernization initiatives, cybersecurity requirements, and mission‑critical communications capabilities.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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
  • Routing and switching
  • WAN/LAN architectures
  • Network monitoring and management
  • Cybersecurity principles
  • Performance analysis and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical field.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, intelligence community, or federal government programs.
• Knowledge of:
  • Zero Trust architectures
  • Software Defined Networking (SDN)
  • Cloud networking
  • Network automation
  • Joint All‑Domain Command and Control (JADC2)
• Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI security clearance.

Desired Technical Skills

• 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

Common Tools & Platforms

• Wireshark
• SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor
• Cisco DNA Center
• Splunk Enterprise
• PRTG Network Monitor
• VMware NSX
• NetBox

Preferred Certifications

• CCNA
• CCNP Enterprise
• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
• CompTIA Security+
• CISSP
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Leadership Responsibilities

• 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.

Summit Federal Services, LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on‑the‑job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Summit Federal Services, LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.