Network Analyst (2026-0073)

Acclaim Technical Services; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) is seeking a Network Analyst to support the Operations and Targeting Division in Northern Virginia. The role focuses on telecom data transport, network routing, and modeling-tool integration to deliver timely analyses for federal customers.

The ideal candidate has six or more years in commercial network engineering, expertise in core and access networks (3G/4G/5G), and hands-on experience with NMS, NFV, and SDN. A TS/SCI clearance with poly is required.

Qualifications

• Must obtain TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• 6+ years commercial experience in telecom/networking roles.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM.
• Experience with telecom networks providing physical and logical routes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with customer teams to map network routes.
• Collaborate to evaluate network operations value.
• Demonstrate mastery of network operations.
• Provide modeling inputs for customer tooling.
• Analyze wireless and wireline networks.
• Analyze transmission protocols.
• Analyze network technologies.
• Present analyses to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Track emerging technologies.
• Maintain up-to-date technical training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Telecom networking

NMS/NFV/SDN

Six+ years exp

Core network eng

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

NMS

NFV

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: Telecom and data transport and switching engineer in support of tractional telecos.Data center network engineer in support of intra and inter data center transportNetwork 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 organization 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 of 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, ATT, Sptint) or hardware provider (Cisco, Lucent, Qualcomm, Nokia)

Core Hours:

Traditional business hours with a high degree of flexibility to meet teamneeds

Travel:

None required, potential opportunities if desirable

Salary Range:

$180,000 - $225,000

ABOUT

Acclaim Technical Services (ATS), founded in 2000, is a premier provider of tech-enabled solutions and operational services to a broad range of U.S. Federal agencies. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company- an uncommon advantage in our sector-we foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and shared success. This commitment to our people shows: ATS is consistently recognized as a top workplace in the DC area and continues to experience strong, strategic growth.

SALARY TRANSPARANCY

There are many factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employee owners value the flexibility at ATS that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad mix of exceptional benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At ATS, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more at Employee Resources

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.