Network Configuration/Performance Analyst (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Paradyme, Inc. is a rapidly growing government technology leader that puts service first, for its customers, its team and the communities it supports. Paradyme harnesses DevSecOps and Agile development processes to deliver exceptional results for digital transformations. Based in Tysons Corner, VA, Paradyme’s award-winning culture sets it apart through its team’s deep commitment to service and collaboration with its customers, each other and the community. Learn more at www.paradymemanagement.com.

We are seeking a Network Configuration/Performance Analyst in support of a critical Law Enforcement customer. ACTIVE Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain an SCI are required.  Must be able and willing to work 100% onsite in the Huntsville, AL area. 

The Network Configuration/Performance Analyst will provide technical engineering support for our large federal government agency's highly complex network infrastructure environment to include multiple enclaves comprising various classification levels.  The candidate will provide oversight of technical activities performed by the team's personnel and provide them with the necessary guidance, as well as serve as an escalation point to other personnel, providing technical expertise and advice to the government in the area of network configurations and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and analyzing enterprise networks
• Provide technical guidance and support to the Government, Project Lead, and other Network Analyst in support of monitoring and managing the customer networks
• Maintain awareness of trends and best practices related to networks, technology and IT-related topics and provide recommendations to the Project Lead and Government on possible improvements or changes to customer systems and processes.
• Provide high-quality and professional customer service in all interactions
• Use the FBI Enterprise Network Monitoring Platform to analyze and provide data and documentation related to the network performance of any or all network components

Requirements:

• Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI
• CCNA or higher certification
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant IT experience with specialization in networking technologies, specifically with Cisco switches and routers and analyzing complex networks
• Working knowledge of web applications, web servers, application load balancers and storage systems. Must have good knowledge of general network and security tools and methodologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS and access control lists
• Moderate skill in scripting / coding (python, go, Perl, Bash, etc.) in order to support network automation tasks

Desired Qualifications:

• A.S. degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related area
• Experience in network engineering within the federal intelligence community
• Ability to adhere to a disciplined troubleshooting methodology, and ensure task/mission completion, along with creating and maintaining necessary information
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail

Paradyme is a federal contractor and an EEO and an Affirmative Action Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy-related disability, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, personal appearance, occupation, citizenship, veteran or military status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Paradyme Management, Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Paradyme will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Rose Luczak, Director of People Operations at rose.luczak@paradyme.us or at (571) 289-0548.