Clearfield, UT, USA | Full Time Job Title: Communications Network Analyst Location: Hill AFB, UT - (On-Site) Canvas is seeking a Communications Network Analyst! This position provides advisory services to the DoD. This is a mid-level position located at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB), as part of the 719th Test Squadron under the 804th Test Group affiliated with Arnold Engineering Development Complex. Duties: + Assess the network performance for the various systems. + Plans and executes testing of network designs in a physical and simulated environments. + Verifies operational configurations against best practices and government standards and regulations. + Advises network designs of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations. + Maintains technical expertise in layer 2 and layer 3 concepts. + Act as Lead for the Left of Launch evaluation plan for the Lead Developmental Test & Evaluation Organization (LDTO). + Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network. + Provide technical support to the Sentinel Combined Test Force (CTF) LDTO in developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) activities for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) missile systems. + Support Sentinel developmental test efforts to assess performance against stated program requirements. + Work as part of a multi-disciplinary government and contractor team to plan, test, analyze, and report through multiple program acquisition phases. + Support periodic reviews of integrated test results and test plan status. + Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) as appropriate. + Provide technical support and advocate integrated approaches of engineering efforts and support of test activities for which existing guidelines may not be available or applicable. + Serve as a test participant in the development of documents such as the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), Systems Test Plan (STP), Development Test (DT) Report, recommendation for IOT&E readiness, and other technical documents. Requirements: + Bachelor of Science degree; Master of Science degree desired. *Experience may be substituted for education with customer approval* + 5 years of relevant experience. + Knowledge of communications and information security policies and practices. + Knowledge network and hardware and software interconnecting and interfacing, such as switches, routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, and gateways, etc. + Ability to conduct analysis to understand complex network architectures. + Ability to take initiative and drive positive impacts in a dynamic and challenging environment. + Work is timely, efficient and of acceptable quality. + Completed work meets project/program objectives. + Personal and organizational interactions exhibit and foster cooperation and teamwork, enhance customer relations, and actively promote rapport with customers. + Verbal and written technical communications are clear, concise, and at appropriate level. + Utilize resources effectively to accomplish mission, including ability to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group. + Must be able to work in a dynamic environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines. + Focused adherence to safety and security requirements. Desired Experience: + CCNP and CCIE or equivalent certifications + Knowledge of RF networks and Protocols + Familiarity with government networks and systems + Experience and interest in the development of large, complex, high-performing, sustainable, and secure network systems + Experience with building relations with technical-oriented stakeholders, defining process, and interfacing with various enterprise stakeholders + Familiarity with test & evaluation planning and processes consistent with DoD acquisition directives and policies + Familiarity with test data analysis/evaluation, modeling and simulation, and technical report preparation + Experience with applications such as CAMEO Enterprise Architecture and IBM DOORS Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance. Other Essential Job Functions: Must be willing to travel up to 10%. About Us Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce. Benefits of Working with Canvas To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include: + Competitive Wages* + Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance + Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance + Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability + 11 Paid Federal Holidays + Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts + 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting + Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs + Robust Employee Assistance Program + Employee Referral Bonus Program + Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach + Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance + Discretionary performance-based bonuses + And many more! *Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. 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