Principle Network Analyst

Job Description

Role: Principle Network Analyst

Location: Remote

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Defines, designs, and implements network communications and solutions.

• Proposes and implements system enhancements (software and hardware updates) that will improve the performance and reliability of the system.

• Manages load configuration of central data communication processor and makes recommendations for purchase or upgrade of data networks.

• Coordinates terminal orders and cable installation, network system planning, installing, monitoring, testing, and servicing.

• Approves action requests and specifies purchase requirement.

• Negotiates and places orders with common carriers.

• May train other employees on system.

• Provides technical analysis in data network planning, engineering, and design.

• Provides analysis for implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to network problems.

• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.

• Coordinates third-party maintenance for network equipment and troubleshoots problems with department users and department network administrators.

• May develop uniform operation procedures.

• Provides operational support for the organization’s Local Area Networks (LANs); Wide Area Networks (WANs); and Metro Area Networks (MANs).

• Monitors LAN, WAN, and MAN performance, maintains security to ensure that procedures are implemented and enforced, and troubleshoots problems.

• Evaluates and recommends hardware, software and telecommunication equipment that meet users’ needs.