Network Performance Analyst NEW

$88,275 - $118,236/Yr

General Dynamics - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a Network Performance Analyst at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of network infrastructure for the Department of Defense. This position involves deploying and maintaining an enterprise-level network monitoring solution, tracking and analyzing network traffic, and identifying application performance issues to enhance user experience. You will collaborate with end-users and government customers to develop monitoring processes and provide insights for improving network efficiency and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with end-users and government customers to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for complex systems and infrastructure development.
• Develop monitoring processes based on findings through use case scenarios, workflow diagrams, and data models.
• Develop and execute test plans to check the technical performance of infrastructure and systems.
• Provide briefings and reports on findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Develop, document, communicate, and enforce a policy for standardizing systems and monitoring software.
• Configure the monitoring system to test the availability of infrastructure and services to measure user experience.
• Define system components, ensure scalability, and guide the overall technical direction of the project.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance required; Top-Secret Clearance is nice to have.
• Active Security+ CE Certification (or higher) at time of hire.
• One or more active network certifications: Network+, CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA-Junos, JNCIS-ENT.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.
• 5+ years of directly related experience in networking technologies, specifically switches and routers and resolving complex LAN/WAN issues.
• Familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, and/or Arista technologies.
• Experience with TACACS, Radius (ACS / ISE), SNMP, Syslog, ACL's, VLAN, Routing and Switching.
• Working knowledge of NetScout, InfoVista, or other network monitoring tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in continuously assessing and optimizing network performance for maximum efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network operations with business objectives.

Benefits

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Paid vacation and holidays.