Description

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company 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, and our benefits.

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 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 engineering

Duties: 

• 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    

Why Choose The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security—anyone whose job it is to advance America’s strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That’s what we’re here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it’s invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision  
• Health Savings Account with company contribution  
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays  
• Paid Parental Leave   
• 401k with generous company match  
• Training and Development Opportunities  
• Award Programs  
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events  

The DarkStar Group, A GRVTY Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  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 and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 
 
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email ds_recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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