Network Performance Analyst Lead

Abacus Technology; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Performance Analyst Lead to provide systems and data analysis for the AFCENT Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) at Shaw AFB. This is a full-time position with US citizenship and a security clearance requirement.

You will analyze networking metrics, plan deployments, develop reports, and lead monitoring tool implementations to support 24/7 operations. Proficiency with SolarWinds, Netscout, UNIX/Linux, and ITIL foundations is expected, along with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in network and systems analysis.
• Security+ certification or DoD 8570/8140 IAT II equivalent.
• CCNA, SolarWinds Certified Professional and NCA certifications required.
• ITIL v5 Foundations or able to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• US Citizenship and Secret clearance required.
• Travel to CONUS sites for TDY; able to support a 24/7/365 environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze networking metrics and detect substandard performance.
• Plan, design, upgrade, and deploy enterprise data center hardware and services.
• Develop reports and trend analyses on bandwidth and security incidents.
• Recommend solutions to resolve or prevent network problems.
• Engineer and sustain network monitoring tools and collect telemetry.
• Coordinate with Modeling/Simulation and engineering teams to prevent overlap.
• Provide LAN/WAN support and TDY travel as needed.

Skills

Network analysis

Detail oriented

Strong communication

24/7/365 support readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SolarWinds

Netscout

UNIX/Linux

ITIL Foundations

CCNA

SolarWinds Certified Professional

NCA

Job description

Network Performance Analyst Lead

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network/Systems Performance Analyst Lead to provide systems and data analysis for the AFCENT Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) at Shaw AFB. This is a full-time position.

Job Locations: US-SC-Sumter

Responsibilities

• Analyze a wide array of networking metrics and recognize substandard network performance.
• Perform analysis for collaboration of network / system needs and participate in planning, designing, upgrading and deployment of enterprise datacenter hardware, software and services using a project-based timeline.
• Develop reports and trend analysis documentation on bandwidth and network security incidents.
• Make expert decisions and recommendations on how to resolve, improve, or prevent network problems/issues.
• Engineer, implement, and sustain network monitoring and management tools and ensure tools are properly functioning and collecting network telemetry and performance metrics to support troubleshooting and analysis functions.
• Develop and update IT systems concept of operations and engineering plans.
• Submit daily performance reports and ensure automated performance tools are functioning correctly.
• Manage file storage and safeguard data.
• Coordinate all efforts closely with Modeling and Simulation and engineering (Systems, Network, Cybersecurity) to ensure adequate data collection and prevent overlaps or conflicts of effort.
• Provide LAN/WAN support.

Qualifications

5+ years experience in network and systems analysis. Bachelor's degree in a related field. Must be Security+ certified (or hold equivalent certification in compliance with DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II). Must hold the following certifications: CCNA, SolarWinds Certified Professional, and NCA. Must hold the ITIL v5 Foundations certification or be able to obtain the certification within 60 days of hire. Experience with SolarWinds, Netscout, and UNIX/Linux. Working knowledge of network and/or end user device monitoring tools/system a plus. Must be proficient in all aspects of the system life cycle and understand large-scale system development. Must be detail oriented and have strong communication skills. Must be able to provide support in a 24/7/365 environment including occasionally covering shifts outside of the assigned shift and/or providing after hours, weekend, or holiday support as needed on a rotational basis. Must be able to travel to CONUS sites to provide TDY support. Must be a US Citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled