Network Analyst (TS/SCI + Poly) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description The DarkStar Group is seeking a Network Analyst with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Dulles, VA. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program. THE PROGRAM The DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community. We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest. The Role The Network Analyst (NA) will be a member of the customer's NA team and will be responsible for their daily substantive work to the NA Team Lead and the Management Team.
A candidate is likely to be a subject matter expert in only one or two areas:
Telecom and data transport and switching engineering in support of traditional telcos
Data center network engineering in support of intra- and inter-data center transport.
Network architect or cellular network engineering for 3G, 4G, and/or SG to include core network (EPC and SG) and radio network engineeringDuties: Coordinate with other teams inside and outside the organization to provide timely and accurate network analysis regarding the logical and physical routes of key telecommunications networks
Work with external organizations to evaluate the role and value of potential networks
Display a mastery of relevant networks, principles and best practices
Display subject matter expertise on geographic areas or complex projects
Review network topologies, system architectures, router configurations, and telecommunications infrastructures.
Demonstrate the following:
Ability to work with large volumes of data
Strong analytical skills
Maintain appropriate technical training to ensure skills methodologies are kept current with evolving technology
Performs other duties as assigned at the direction of Project Management
Travel: Minimal (usually for training)Required Skills
Minimum of three (3) years of experience specific to the skills identified in a position's Qualification Summary, plus the Education qualification. Bachelor's degree related to the specific skill from an accredited college or university, preferred. Relevant work experience related to the labor category may be substituted for the degree requirement. Willingness to travel a minimal amount for trainings Strong understanding of network technologies, protocols, systems and equipment to include one or more of the following:
SONET/SDH, OTN, MSAN, MSPP, MPLS/IP-MPLS, VoIP, IP Multimedia Services (IMS), DWDM, ROADM, Software Defined Networks (SDN) WAN and LAN, multi fabric networks, mesh networks, Session Border Controllers, fabric management, radio access network, front haul, back haul, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, SIP, SG/LT/LAN interworking, VoLTE, SRVCC, DRVCC, ETSI MANO, OSS/BSS Professional industry/commercial experience in telecommunications analyzing logical and physical routes within a designated area. Must have a strong understanding of network technologies, protocols, systems, and equipment with the ability to analyze that data. Experience includes the following:
Telecom and data transport and switching engineering in support of traditional telcos
Data center network engineering in support of intra- and inter-data center transport
Network architect or cellular network engineering for 3G, 4G, and/or SG to include core network (EPC and SG) and radio network engineering.
Working knowledge of Network Management Systems and/or Network Function Virtualization and SON. Working knowledge of one or more of the following:
Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
Data networks IP, MPLS, traffic engineering, OpenFlow)
Dedicated/Private communications networks both traditional voice and VOiP
VOiP networks, soft switches, SBCs
Fiber optic cable, characteristics, engineering, installation and maintenance
RF related technologies such as cellular technologies, microwave, millimeter wave and VSAT
Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Network GPON) technology Experience in commercial/industrial telecommunications networks, providing physical and logical network routes Computer and database skills About The DarkStar Group Our Company The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. Our Benefits The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits: very strong salaries;
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
a generously-funded HSA;
an 8% 401(k) contribution; 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
a generous training budget;
$25,000 employee referral bonuses;
business development / growth incentives; and
top notch company swag.
We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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