{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"be4211c67552bc36596de540","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/be4211c67552bc36596de540","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/be4211c67552bc36596de540","title":"Network Systems Analyst","description":"Analyze, design, test, and evaluate network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, satellite, and other data communications systems. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Includes telecommunications specialists who deal with the interfacing of computer and communications equipment. May supervise computer programmers.\nTasks:\nMaintain needed files by adding and deleting files on the network server and backing up files to guarantee their safety in the event of problems with the network.\nMonitor system performance and provide security measures, troubleshooting and maintenance as needed.\nAssist users to diagnose and solve data communication problems.\nSet up user accounts, regulating and monitoring file access to ensure confidentiality and proper use.\nDesign and implement systems, network configurations, and network architecture, including hardware and software technology, site locations, and integration of technologies.\nMaintain the peripherals, such as printers, that are connected to the network.\nIdentify areas of operation that need upgraded equipment such as modems, fiber optic cables, and telephone wires.\nTrain users in use of equipment.\nDevelop and write procedures for installation, use, and troubleshooting of communications hardware and software.\nAdapt and modify existing software to meet specific needs.\nServes as the lead technical expert for the organization in the strategic oversight and planning for network engineering projects and programs.\nOversees the strategic interface of network systems configuration; strategically plans new configurations for operation into the network, using knowledge of the characteristics of the systems being added to the network and the specifications for network interfaces to insure effective integration and optimal network performance.\nEstablishes overall network standards and priorities; analyzes the optimization of network system performance.\nProvides complete assessments of the technical characteristics of the proposals and alternatives considered to optimize network performance.\nOversees the design, evaluation, selection, implementation and support of major networks; reviews and evaluates network performance, risk and financial analysis feasibility studies.\nDepending upon assignment may perform supervisory duties\nAssigns and coordinates individual and staff activities, prioritizing assignments to meet assigned deadlines and allocating funds and resources.\nMonitors the day-to-day office activities, prioritizing assignments to meet assigned deadlines and allocating funds and resources.\nServes as coach and/or mentor to introduce new approaches and to facilitate performance.\nAdjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands\nCommunicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs\nCoordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades\nDesign, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems\nDetermine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas\nDevelop and implement solutions for network problems\nDevelop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs\nDevelop procedures to track and report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization\nDevelop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes\nEstimate time and materials needed to complete projects\nEvaluate network designs to determine if requirements are met efficiently and effectively\nMonitor and analyze network performance and data input/output reports to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning\nParticipate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing\nPrepare or monitor project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems\nPrepare detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, and recommended technologies\nResearch and test new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability\nCommunicate with vendors to gather information about products, to alert them to future needs, to resolve problems, or to address systems maintenance issues\nCoordinate installation of new equipment\nCoordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks\nDesign, organize, and deliver product awareness, skills transfer, and product education sessions for staff and suppliers\nDevelop or maintain project-reporting systems\nDevelop disaster recovery plans\nDevelop network related documentation\nExplain design specifications to integration or test engineers\nDevelop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement\nPrepare design presentations and proposals for staff or customers\nSupervise engineers and other staff in the design or implementation of network solutions\nUse network computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to optimize network designs\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nComputers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.\nCustomer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.\nTelecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.\nAdministration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.\nEducation and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.\nEnglish Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.\nEngineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.\nMathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.\nThorough knowledge of the TCP IP protocol suite, IP subnets and masking, and routing protocols.\nThorough knowledge of new network architectures and implementation of networked computer systems emphasizing multiple platform environments.\nConsiderable knowledge of network operating systems.\nConsiderable knowledge of bandwidth application requirements, routing through network devices or Public Network Extensions.\nConsiderable knowledge of Project Management concepts and principles.\nThorough knowledge of the TCP IP protocol suite, IP subnets and masking, and routing protocols.\nThorough knowledge of new network architectures and implementation of networked computer systems emphasizing multiple platform environments.\nConsiderable knowledge of network operating systems.\nConsiderable knowledge of bandwidth application requirements, routing through network devices or Public Network Extensions.\nConsiderable knowledge of Project Management concepts and principles.\nThorough knowledge of the TCP IP protocol suite, IP subnets and masking, and routing protocols.\nThorough knowledge of new network architectures and implementation of networked computer systems emphasizing multiple platform environments.\nConsiderable knowledge of network operating systems.\nConsiderable knowledge of bandwidth application requirements, routing through network devices or Public Network Extensions.\nConsiderable knowledge of Project Management concepts and principles.\nEquipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.\nTroubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.\nComplex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.\nActive Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.\nActive Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.\nCritical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.\nInstallation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.\nReading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.\nJudgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.\nTechnology Design - Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.\nStrong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to create original concepts/theories for various projects.\nStrong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus\nProject planning and management skills, including scope of work, time estimation, and resource assignment.\nStrong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus.\nNear Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).\nDeductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.\nWritten Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.\nProblem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.\nInductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).\nInformation Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).\nOral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.\nCategory Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.\nOral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.\nOriginality - The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.\nAbility to translate technical terminology in terms understandable to management and technical staff and resources.\nAbility to effectively monitor program/project development.\nAbility to analyze, evaluate, design and recommend network and cabling infrastructure architecture.\nAbility to effectively diagnose, isolate and expediently resolve complex problems pertaining network systems configurations.\nAbility to explain protocols, technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nAbility to develop and prepare complex technical documents, reports and proposals.\nStrong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus\nAbility to translate technical terminology in terms understandable to management and technical staff and resources.\nAbility to effectively monitor program/project development.\nAbility to analyze, evaluate, design and recommend network and cabling infrastructure architecture.\nAbility to effectively diagnose, isolate and expediently resolve complex problems pertaining network systems configurations.\nAbility to explain protocols, technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nAbility to develop and prepare complex technical documents, reports and proposals.\nTools used in this occupation:\nIntegrated services digital network ISDN testers - Integrated services digital network ISDN analyzers\nMultimeters - Network multimeters\nNetwork analyzers - Asynchronous transfer mode ATM analyzers; Bit error rate BER testers; Network connectivity testers; Wide area network WAN analyzers\nPower meters - Fiber optic power meters\nProtocol analyzers\nTechnology used in this occupation:\nAdministration software - Cisco Systems CiscoWorks; Element management software; NetIQ software; SolarWinds software\nConfiguration management software - Application management software; Automated installation software; Patch and upgrade management software; Software distribution software\nNetwork monitoring software - Ethereal; Ipswitch What's Up Gold; Multi-router traffic grapher MRTG software; Symantec Intruder Alert\nNetwork security or virtual private network VPN management software - Intrusion prevention system IPS software; Network and system vulnerability assessment software; Risk assessment software; Virtual local area network management software\nTransaction security and virus protection software - CA eTrust; Encryption software; Penetration testing software; Virus scanning software","company":"Edgeworks","rawCompany":"edgeworks","city":"Chantilly","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:21:10.882Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1231.00","title":"Computer Network Support Specialists","slug":"computer-network-support-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"},{"code":"517111","title":"Wired Telecommunications Carriers","slug":"wired-telecommunications-carriers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Network Systems Analyst","description":"Analyze, design, test, and evaluate network systems, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Internet, intranet, satellite, and other data communications systems. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software. Includes telecommunications specialists who deal with the interfacing of computer and communications equipment. May supervise computer programmers.\nTasks:\nMaintain needed files by adding and deleting files on the network server and backing up files to guarantee their safety in the event of problems with the network.\nMonitor system performance and provide security measures, troubleshooting and maintenance as needed.\nAssist users to diagnose and solve data communication problems.\nSet up user accounts, regulating and monitoring file access to ensure confidentiality and proper use.\nDesign and implement systems, network configurations, and network architecture, including hardware and software technology, site locations, and integration of technologies.\nMaintain the peripherals, such as printers, that are connected to the network.\nIdentify areas of operation that need upgraded equipment such as modems, fiber optic cables, and telephone wires.\nTrain users in use of equipment.\nDevelop and write procedures for installation, use, and troubleshooting of communications hardware and software.\nAdapt and modify existing software to meet specific needs.\nServes as the lead technical expert for the organization in the strategic oversight and planning for network engineering projects and programs.\nOversees the strategic interface of network systems configuration; strategically plans new configurations for operation into the network, using knowledge of the characteristics of the systems being added to the network and the specifications for network interfaces to insure effective integration and optimal network performance.\nEstablishes overall network standards and priorities; analyzes the optimization of network system performance.\nProvides complete assessments of the technical characteristics of the proposals and alternatives considered to optimize network performance.\nOversees the design, evaluation, selection, implementation and support of major networks; reviews and evaluates network performance, risk and financial analysis feasibility studies.\nDepending upon assignment may perform supervisory duties\nAssigns and coordinates individual and staff activities, prioritizing assignments to meet assigned deadlines and allocating funds and resources.\nMonitors the day-to-day office activities, prioritizing assignments to meet assigned deadlines and allocating funds and resources.\nServes as coach and/or mentor to introduce new approaches and to facilitate performance.\nAdjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands\nCommunicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs\nCoordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades\nDesign, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems\nDetermine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas\nDevelop and implement solutions for network problems\nDevelop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs\nDevelop procedures to track and report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization\nDevelop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes\nEstimate time and materials needed to complete projects\nEvaluate network designs to determine if requirements are met efficiently and effectively\nMonitor and analyze network performance and data input/output reports to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning\nParticipate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing\nPrepare or monitor project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems\nPrepare detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, and recommended technologies\nResearch and test new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability\nCommunicate with vendors to gather information about products, to alert them to future needs, to resolve problems, or to address systems maintenance issues\nCoordinate installation of new equipment\nCoordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks\nDesign, organize, and deliver product awareness, skills transfer, and product education sessions for staff and suppliers\nDevelop or maintain project-reporting systems\nDevelop disaster recovery plans\nDevelop network related documentation\nExplain design specifications to integration or test engineers\nDevelop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement\nPrepare design presentations and proposals for staff or customers\nSupervise engineers and other staff in the design or implementation of network solutions\nUse network computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to optimize network designs\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nComputers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.\nCustomer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.\nTelecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.\nAdministration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.\nEducation and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.\nEnglish Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.\nEngineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.\nMathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.\nThorough knowledge of the TCP IP protocol suite, IP subnets and masking, and routing protocols.\nThorough knowledge of new network architectures and implementation of networked computer systems emphasizing multiple platform environments.\nConsiderable knowledge of network operating systems.\nConsiderable knowledge of bandwidth application requirements, routing through network devices or Public Network Extensions.\nConsiderable knowledge of Project Management concepts and principles.\nThorough knowledge of the TCP IP protocol suite, IP subnets and masking, and routing protocols.\nThorough knowledge of new network architectures and implementation of networked computer systems emphasizing multiple platform environments.\nConsiderable knowledge of network operating systems.\nConsiderable knowledge of bandwidth application requirements, routing through network devices or Public Network Extensions.\nConsiderable knowledge of Project Management concepts and principles.\nThorough knowledge of the TCP IP protocol suite, IP subnets and masking, and routing protocols.\nThorough knowledge of new network architectures and implementation of networked computer systems emphasizing multiple platform environments.\nConsiderable knowledge of network operating systems.\nConsiderable knowledge of bandwidth application requirements, routing through network devices or Public Network Extensions.\nConsiderable knowledge of Project Management concepts and principles.\nEquipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.\nTroubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.\nComplex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.\nActive Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.\nActive Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.\nCritical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.\nInstallation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.\nReading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.\nJudgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.\nTechnology Design - Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.\nStrong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to create original concepts/theories for various projects.\nStrong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus\nProject planning and management skills, including scope of work, time estimation, and resource assignment.\nStrong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus.\nNear Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).\nDeductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.\nWritten Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.\nProblem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.\nInductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).\nInformation Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).\nOral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.\nCategory Flexibility - The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.\nOral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.\nOriginality - The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.\nAbility to translate technical terminology in terms understandable to management and technical staff and resources.\nAbility to effectively monitor program/project development.\nAbility to analyze, evaluate, design and recommend network and cabling infrastructure architecture.\nAbility to effectively diagnose, isolate and expediently resolve complex problems pertaining network systems configurations.\nAbility to explain protocols, technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nAbility to develop and prepare complex technical documents, reports and proposals.\nStrong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus\nAbility to translate technical terminology in terms understandable to management and technical staff and resources.\nAbility to effectively monitor program/project development.\nAbility to analyze, evaluate, design and recommend network and cabling infrastructure architecture.\nAbility to effectively diagnose, isolate and expediently resolve complex problems pertaining network systems configurations.\nAbility to explain protocols, technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nAbility to develop and prepare complex technical documents, reports and proposals.\nTools used in this occupation:\nIntegrated services digital network ISDN testers - Integrated services digital network ISDN analyzers\nMultimeters - Network multimeters\nNetwork analyzers - Asynchronous transfer mode ATM analyzers; Bit error rate BER testers; Network connectivity testers; Wide area network WAN analyzers\nPower meters - Fiber optic power meters\nProtocol analyzers\nTechnology used in this occupation:\nAdministration software - Cisco Systems CiscoWorks; Element management software; NetIQ software; SolarWinds software\nConfiguration management software - Application management software; Automated installation software; Patch and upgrade management software; Software distribution software\nNetwork monitoring software - Ethereal; Ipswitch What's Up Gold; Multi-router traffic grapher MRTG software; Symantec Intruder Alert\nNetwork security or virtual private network VPN management software - Intrusion prevention system IPS software; Network and system vulnerability assessment software; Risk assessment software; Virtual local area network management software\nTransaction security and virus protection software - CA eTrust; Encryption software; Penetration testing software; Virus scanning software","datePosted":"2026-04-12T21:21:10.882Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T21:21:10.882Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Edgeworks","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chantilly","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"be4211c67552bc36596de540"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/be4211c67552bc36596de540"}}