Network Analyst

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Suffolk, VA
Salary: $92,300–$166,850 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 13 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 82 roles within 25 mi

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 426 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 344 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Network Analyst

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The Network Analyst joins the Leidos Digital Sector to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the enterprise network. This role serves as the senior technical lead for operations, providing advanced support for complex incidents and acting as the primary escalation point for junior specialists. Key responsibilities include performing root cause analysis for major incidents, leading troubleshooting for transport and SD-WAN services, and collaborating on network design, optimization, and capacity planning. The position involves developing SD-WAN policies for traffic steering and security, maintaining standard operating procedures, and creating automation scripts. Required technical skills include hands-on experience with BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, and 5G/LTE. Candidates must possess a Top Secret Security Clearance and certifications such as CCNP, CompTIA Network+, and Security+.

Skills

SD-WAN BGP OSPF MPLS Carrier Ethernet 5G LTE Network Automation Scripting LAN WAN Routing Switching QoS Root Cause Analysis CCNP Network+ Security+

What you'll do

Serve as the senior technical lead for handling complex network incidents and providing guidance to junior analysts.
Lead and conduct comprehensive root cause analysis for major network incidents and recurring problems.
Collaborate with engineering teams on network design, optimization, and capacity planning using operational data.
Develop, test, and deploy advanced SD-WAN policies for traffic steering, quality of service, and security.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, technical diagrams, and knowledge base articles.
Evaluate, test, and integrate new network technologies and hardware platforms before enterprise-wide deployment.
Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline routine monitoring and configuration tasks.

What we're looking for

Must possess a current Top Secret Security Clearance.
Requires a BS degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
Requires at least 3 years of direct in-depth experience with SD-WAN architecture, deployment, and management.
Requires Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent advanced certification.
Requires CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications.
Requires in-depth hands-on experience with complex WAN/LAN environments, including advanced routing (BGP, OSPF) and switching.
Requires extensive experience leading troubleshooting efforts with telecommunications providers for complex transport circuit issues.
Experience with network automation concepts and scripting is strongly desired (preferred).

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