Network Analyst

KBR, Inc. • Vienna, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Requirements

• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a TS++
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years
• Facility Engineer or Network Planner (TDM/Data): Experience in traditional and data-based telecom infrastructure planning and engineering
• Large-scale network engineering: Proven ability to work across multiple packet fabrics, including platforms like Google B4 Core or
• Radio Network Engineering: Hands-on experience with 3G, 4G, and/or 5G technologies in core or radio network environments
• Telecom route analysis: Skilled in analyzing commercial telecom networks to determine physical and logical routing for strategic objectives
• Advanced network technologies: Demonstrated knowledge of Network Management Systems (NMS), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and Software Defined Networking (SDN)
• Network infrastructure expertise: Familiarity with key network elements such as switches, routers, multiplexers, and both wireless and wireline transport systems
• Strong analytical skills: Ability to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights
• Network technology expertise: Demonstrated understanding of a wide range of network technologies
• Protocol proficiency: Demonstrated understanding of network protocols and their applications
• Systems and equipment knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of networking systems and equipment
• PSTN experience: Familiarity with Public Switched Telephone Network operations and infrastructure
• Data network experience: Hands-on experience with data networks and their architecture
• Private communications: Experience with dedicated and private communication networks
• VoIP and softswitch technologies: Proficiency in VoIP networks, softswitch technology, and session border controllers
• Fiber optic systems: Knowledge of fiber optic cable characteristics, including engineering, installation, and maintenance
• RF technologies: Experience with RF-related technologies and their integration into network systems
• GPON technology: Understanding of gigabit-capable passive optical network (GPON) technology

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams: Ensure timely and accurate network analysis by aligning efforts across customer teams focused on logical and physical telecom routes.
• Evaluate network operations: Collaborate with internal and external partners to assess the role and value of potential network activities.
• Demonstrate telecom expertise: Apply deep knowledge of network operations, principles, and best practices to support mission objectives.
• Support modeling with domain insights: Use telecom mastery to contribute mapping and graphics inputs to the customer’s modeling tools.
• Conduct technical analysis: Analyze wireless and wireline networks, transmission protocols, and network technologies to inform strategic decisions.
• Communicate findings effectively: Present complex technical analysis to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Track emerging technologies: Serve as a key resource for monitoring and interpreting new developments in telecom.
• Maintain technical currency: Stay up to date with evolving technologies through ongoing training and skill development.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level