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Network Analyst

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Mar 26, 2026
Job Title: Network Analyst Location: Columbia, SC (Partial Onsite: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and as needed) Duration: 12 months Standard Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM is the standard work hours; additional hours will be required as business dictates. Overtime, On Call, Weekends and Off Hour work will be required C2 Eligibility is required & Credit Check required! Duties: Focusing on network operations across multiple platforms, analyzes technical architecture, including hardware, software, and various configurations. Provides functional and empirical analysis related to the planning, design, installation, and implementation of the network infrastructure. 25% Analyzes workload, including traffic and utilization trends. Provides analytical support to team members throughout the development and implementation process. Provides feedback on commonly encountered problems and misunderstandings to enhance user documentation and/or training programs etc. May provide training on hardware and/or software use. 25% Compiles and analyzes operational data and directs tests to assist in establishing standard for new designs or modifications to existing equipment, systems, or processes. Tests and verifies hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data. 25% Confers with technical specialists and consults specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system (s). Interfaces with users, consultants, technical teams, and vendors for maximum guidance or on new technology to determine software and hardware installation requirements. 10% Ensures network compliance with audit requirements. Addresses new network vulnerabilities within audit-mandated time frames. Anticipates and mitigates potential attacks through network or other connections to ensure the security of the system. Maintains effective security/backup and disaster recovery processes and systems. 10% Monitors network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future. Creates and maintains process and procedure documentation. 5% Keeps knowledge and skills updated to keep up with rapid advancements in network technology. Day to Day: This position will be responsible for implementing security remediations, managing network migrations, and providing network support for new business applications. Daily tasks include defining network structures, leveraging automation, utilizing Cisco ACI for next-generation networking, and supporting disaster recovery efforts. Required Skills and Abilities: Advanced technical knowledge of networking, communications, and related hardware and software. Strong understanding of technical problems and solutions in relation to the current, as well as the future business environment. Proficiency with network technologies and platforms. Excellent problem analysis of network systems. Able to gather information, analyze information and troubleshoot various network problems. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people. Strong customer service skills. Strong knowledge of common network analysis, monitoring and security utilities. Required Software and Other Tools: Strong understanding of relevant network hardware and software. Work Environment: Fast paced, multi-platformed environment which may require action and response 24X7 to support the technical business needs of the customer. Team Name: Network Change The Team: The Network Change Team is responsible for making the changes required to facilitate all connectivity for the entire clinet's Organization. This team plays a crucial role in ensuring the security, efficiency, and reliability of the organization's network infrastructure. We are a collaborative team that is focused on providing support to our customers to ensure the business applications they support are available and operational. Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree. or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other job related degree Required Work Experience: 6 years of network or other job related experience. Required Work Experience: 6 years of network or other job related experience. Required Technologies: Palo Alto Firewall, F5 Nice To Have: Cisco ACI, Ansible, GitHub Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree Preferred Work Experience: 8 years-of experience working in infrastructure/network environments performing analysis (hardware and/or software), planning, and implementation. Preferred Licenses and Certificates: CCNP, CCNA Preferred Work Experience: 8 years-of experience working in infrastructure/network environments performing analysis (hardware and/or software), planning, and implementation. Skills: Attention to detail, ability to effectively communicate with peers and partner IT teams, ability to pivot to multiple tasks, strong troubleshooting skills. Interview: Two interviews: - Remote/On-Site Technical Screening with Technical Team (30 minutes) - On-Site Management Interview (up to 90 minutes)