Functional Area Expert (Network Analyst)

Chitra Productions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chitra Productions seeks a senior Network Analyst to lead architecture, operations, and performance analyses for complex networks in enterprise, tactical, cyber, or defense environments.

The role advises stakeholders on modernization, cybersecurity, and mission-critical communications, and requires extensive TCP/IP, routing/switching, WAN/LAN expertise with leadership capabilities.

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, performance analysis and troubleshooting.

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.

Skills

TCP/IP

Routing & Switching

WAN/LAN

Cybersecurity

Network Analytics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity/EE

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Wireshark

SolarWinds NPM

Cisco DNA Center

Splunk

PRTG

VMware NSX

NetBox

Job description

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 the Department of Defense, the 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.