Network Analyst

KBR Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Network Analyst to support the National Security Solutions team in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on coordinating cross-functional teams to analyze and optimize complex telecom networks for national security missions.

Applicants must hold a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility and have 6+ years of relevant experience, including 3G/4G/5G, NFV/SDN, and GPON/fiber technologies. The position offers challenging work and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Clear TS/SCI with Polygraph eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in traditional and data-based telecom infrastructure planning and engineering.
• Ability to work across multiple packet fabrics including platforms like Google B4.
• Hands-on experience with 3G, 4G, and/or 5G technologies in core or radio networks.
• Familiarity with Network Management Systems (NMS), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and Software Defined Networking (SDN).
• Knowledge of switches, routers, multiplexers, and both wireless and wireline transport systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across customer groups for network analysis.
• Evaluate network operations with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrate telecom expertise to support mission objectives.
• Support modeling with domain insights using mapping tools.
• Analyze wireless and wireline networks and protocols.
• Communicate findings to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Track emerging telecom technologies and stay current.
• Maintain technical currency through ongoing training.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Strong analytical skills

Network engineering

VoIP & SBCs

GPON & fiber optics

RF technologies

PSTN & data networks

NFV/SDN knowledge

NMS familiarity

3G/4G/5G experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics

Tools

Google B4

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Network Analyst

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams: Ensure timely and accurate network analysis by aligning efforts across customer teams focused on logical and physical telecom routes.
• Evaluate network operations: Collaborate with internal and external partners to assess the role and value of potential network activities.
• Demonstrate telecom expertise: Apply deep knowledge of network operations, principles, and best practices to support mission objectives.
• Support modeling with domain insights: Use telecom mastery to contribute mapping and graphics inputs to the customer’s modeling tools.
• Conduct technical analysis: Analyze wireless and wireline networks, transmission protocols, and network technologies to inform strategic decisions.
• Communicate findings effectively: Present complex technical analysis to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Track emerging technologies: Serve as a key resource for monitoring and interpreting new developments in telecom.
• Maintain technical currency: Stay up to date with evolving technologies through ongoing training and skill development.

Work Environment

• Location: Chantilly, VA
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required:

• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a TS/SCI with a Polygraph
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years
• Facility Engineer or Network Planner (TDM/Data): Experience in traditional and data-based telecom infrastructure planning and engineering
• Large-scale network engineering: Proven ability to work across multiple packet fabrics, including platforms like Google B4
• Core or Radio Network Engineering: Hands-on experience with 3G, 4G, and/or 5G technologies in core or radio network environments
• Telecom route analysis: Skilled in analyzing commercial telecom networks to determine physical and logical routing for strategic objectives
• Advanced network technologies: Demonstrated knowledge of Network Management Systems (NMS), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Network infrastructure expertise: Familiarity with key network elements such as switches, routers, multiplexers, and both wireless and wireline transport systems
• Strong analytical skills: Ability to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights
• Network technology expertise: Demonstrated understanding of a wide range of network technologies
• Protocol proficiency: Demonstrated understanding of network protocols and their applications
• Systems and equipment knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of networking systems and equipment
• PSTN experience: Familiarity with Public Switched Telephone Network operations and infrastructure
• Data network experience: Hands-on experience with data networks and their architecture
• Private communications: Experience with dedicated and private communication networks
• VoIP and softswitch technologies: Proficiency in VoIP networks, softswitch technology, and session border controllers
• Fiber optic systems: Knowledge of fiber optic cable characteristics, including engineering, installation, and maintenance
• RF technologies: Experience with RF-related technologies and their integration into network systems
• GPON technology: Understanding of gigabit-capable passive optical network (GPON) technology

Basic Compensation

$160,200 to $195,800

This range is for the Virginia area only.

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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