Network Analyst (2026-0073)

Acclaim Technical Services, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cybersecurity and network solutions provider in Virginia is seeking a Network Analyst. This role involves conducting extensive network analysis and collaborating with various teams to enhance network operations. Ideal candidates will have at least six years of experience in network engineering, a strong understanding of telecommunication networks, and a relevant bachelor's degree. A TS/SCI clearance is required. This position offers traditional business hours with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in network engineering roles.
• Experience with telecommunications networks and network management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct network analysis for telecommunications networks.
• Collaborate with teams to evaluate potential network operations.
• Perform analysis on wireless and wireline telecommunications networks.

Skills

Telecom and data transport

Network analysis

Analytical skills

Knowledge of network technologies

Understanding of network protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Network Management Systems (NMS)

Network Function Virtualization (NFV)

Software Defined Networking (SDN)

Job description

Acclaim Technical Services, founded in 2000, is a leading cyber operations, intelligence solutions, and operations, network infrastructure, engineering, and business enablement and enterprise operations company supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. We are an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, which is uncommon within our business sector. We see this as a significant strength, and it shows: ATS is consistently ranked as a top workplace among DC area firms and continues to grow.

We are actively hiring Network Analysts to join our Operations and Targeting Division working in Northern Virginia.

The Network Analyst is a member of a multidisciplinary team who provides analytical support to various internal customers. The network analysis team is composed of analysts who address very distinct areas of telecommunications. The successful candidate is likely to be a subject matter expert in one of the following:

1. Telecom and data transport and switching engineer in support of tractional telecos.
2. Data center network engineer in support of intra and inter data center transport.
3. Network architect or cellular network engineering for 3G, 4G, or G5, to include core network (EPC) and radio networking engineer.

Duties

• Coordinate with the customer’s other multidisciplinary teams to provide timely and accurate network analysis regarding the logical and physical routes of key telecommunications networks.
• Collaborate with team members and other organizations to evaluate the role and value of potential network operations.
• Display mastery of network operations, principles, and best practices.
• Creatively employ a mastery of telecom domain to support the multidisciplinary teams in providing direct mapping and graphics inputs into the customer’s modeling tool.
• Perform analysis on wireless and wireline circuit-switched and packet-switched telecommunications networks.
• Perform analysis on transmission protocols.
• Perform analysis on network technologies.
• Present analysis to a range of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Serve focal point for tracking and understanding emerging technologies.
• Maintain appropriate technical training to ensure skills and tradecraft are kept current with evolving technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned at the direct of project management.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Minimum of six (6) years of commercial experience in one of the following roles:
  • Facility Engineer or Network Planner (TDM and/or Data)
  • Large Scale Networking engineering across multiple packet fabrics, such as Google B4
  • Core Network engineer, or radio network engineer with experience in 3G, 4G, and/or 5G
• Bachelor's Degrees in STEM discipline (Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statics, etc.).
• Experience with telecommunication networks providing physical and logical network routes to answer strategic requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Network Management Systems (NMS), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), or Software Defined Networking (SDN).
• Demonstrated knowledge of network elements to include switches, routers, multiplexers, and wireless and wireline transport infrastructure.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of network technologies and network protocols, networking systems and equipment.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of, or experience with, one or more of the following:
  • Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
  • Data Networks (IP, MPLS, traffic engineering, OpenFlow)
  • Dedicated/Private communications networks
  • VOIP networks, Softswitch Technology, or Session Border Controllers (SBC’s)
  • Fiber Optic cable characteristics, engineering, installation, and maintenance
  • RF-related technologies (Cellular, microwave, millimeter wave, VSAT)
  • Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Network (GPON) technology

Bonus Knowledge

• Expert level knowledge of the OSI model at layer 1, 2 or 3.
• Private sector work experience with an industry leading telecom company (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint) or hardware provider (Cisco, Lucent, Qualcomm, Nokia).

Core Hours

Traditional business hours with a high degree of flexibility to meet team needs.

Travel

None required, potential opportunities if desirable.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement in employment of individuals with disabilities and of protected veterans, and we treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.