Functional Area Expert (Network Analyst)
Fort Gordon, GA
Full Time
Experienced
Summit Federal Services, LLC (SFS) with headquarters in Oakland, Maryland, is a fast growing woman owned Small Business and HUBZone company with an outstanding record of performance providing more effective and efficient acquisition, business process, training, IT, administrative and security services to multiple federal agencies.
SFS is looking for a Functional Area Expert (Network Analyst) to provide support to CBL Battle Lab Facility located at Fort Gordon GA. All work will be performed onsite. This contract will support the CBL mission to provide experimentation support to the C- CDID with dynamic network experimentation integrated with CO, DODIN-A, EW and IA through the Cyber Battle Lab’s Experimentation Branch (EB), Environments Support Branch (ESB), and the Army Persistent Experimentation eNvironment (APEN) Cyber Enterprise Service Center (CESC). The CBL Experimentation Support contract will provide support in the form of experiments, assessments, analyses and network support that will validate proposed new technical solutions to resolve known Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership & Education, Personnel, Facilities Policy (DOTMLPF-P) capability gaps within the CO, EW, Network, and IA force modernization lines of effort. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Position Summary
The Functional Area Expert (FAE) Network Analyst serves as a senior subject matter expert responsible for analyzing, assessing, designing, and optimizing complex network architectures and communications systems. The role provides technical leadership and operational expertise in support of enterprise, tactical, cyber, intelligence, or defense network environments. The FAE advises stakeholders on network performance, modernization initiatives, cybersecurity requirements, and mission-critical communications capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
SFS is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. SFS also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
SFS is looking for a Functional Area Expert (Network Analyst) to provide support to CBL Battle Lab Facility located at Fort Gordon GA. All work will be performed onsite. This contract will support the CBL mission to provide experimentation support to the C- CDID with dynamic network experimentation integrated with CO, DODIN-A, EW and IA through the Cyber Battle Lab’s Experimentation Branch (EB), Environments Support Branch (ESB), and the Army Persistent Experimentation eNvironment (APEN) Cyber Enterprise Service Center (CESC). The CBL Experimentation Support contract will provide support in the form of experiments, assessments, analyses and network support that will validate proposed new technical solutions to resolve known Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Leadership & Education, Personnel, Facilities Policy (DOTMLPF-P) capability gaps within the CO, EW, Network, and IA force modernization lines of effort. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Position Summary
The Functional Area Expert (FAE) Network Analyst serves as a senior subject matter expert responsible for analyzing, assessing, designing, and optimizing complex network architectures and communications systems. The role provides technical leadership and operational expertise in support of enterprise, tactical, cyber, intelligence, or defense network environments. The FAE advises stakeholders on network performance, modernization initiatives, cybersecurity requirements, and mission-critical communications capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for network architecture, operations, and performance analysis.
- Evaluate existing network infrastructures and recommend improvements to enhance reliability, security, and scalability.
- Conduct network assessments, capability analyses, and operational studies.
- Analyze network traffic, performance metrics, and security events to identify trends and risks.
- Support network modernization, cloud migration, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Develop technical solutions to meet operational and mission requirements.
- Provide guidance on network design, routing, switching, wireless communications, and transport technologies.
- Support cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and network defense activities.
- Create technical reports, architecture diagrams, and executive briefings.
- Advise program managers, engineers, government customers, and senior leadership on network-related matters.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Typically 10–15+ years of network engineering, network operations, or network analysis experience.
- Extensive knowledge of enterprise and tactical networking technologies.
- Experience with:
- TCP/IP networking
- Routing and switching
- WAN/LAN architectures
- Network monitoring and management
- Cybersecurity principles
- Performance analysis and troubleshooting
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Master's degree in a technical field.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, intelligence community, or federal government programs.
- Knowledge of:
- Zero Trust architectures
- Software Defined Networking (SDN)
- Cloud networking
- Network automation
- Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2)
- Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI security clearance.
- Enterprise network architecture
- Network performance optimization
- Cybersecurity and risk management
- Network analytics and monitoring
- Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)
- Network automation and orchestration
- Wireless and SATCOM integration
- Tactical communications systems
- Data center networking
- Wireshark
- SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor
- Cisco DNA Center
- Splunk Enterprise
- PRTG Network Monitor
- VMware NSX
- NetBox
- CCNA
- CCNP Enterprise
- CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
- CompTIA Security+
- CISSP
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Lead network assessment and analysis efforts.
- Mentor network engineers, analysts, and operations personnel.
- Provide strategic recommendations for network modernization and resilience.
- Support acquisition, testing, and deployment of new communications capabilities.
- Interface with government customers, vendors, and executive leadership.
SFS is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. SFS also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
Summit Federal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Summit Federal Services, LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
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