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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Configuration and Performance Analyst - **Company:** XPECT Solutions Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Control List, Bash Shell, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Perl (Programming Language), Web Servers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Configuration and Change Management, Web Applications, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Golang - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9120016/senior-network-configuration-and-performance-analyst ## About the Role * Active Top Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI * Must be able to work 100% onsite at the customer facility * Minimum of seven (7) years of experience designing, developing, and implementing network solutions * Working knowledge of web applications, web servers, application load balancers and storage systems. * Must have good knowledge of general security tools and methodologies such as firewalls, Intrusion Detection Sensor (IDS)/Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and access control lists. * Advanced skill in scripting / coding (python, go, Perl, Bash, etc.) in order to support network automation tasks * Experience providing senior-level engineering support * Large enterprise environment experience * Excellent communication skills Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications * Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Higher Cisco Certification * Bachelor's degree in technology related field * Experience in network engineering within the federal intelligence community * Ability to adhere to a disciplined troubleshooting methodology, and ensure task/mission completion, along with creating and maintaining necessary information. * Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail. ## Description XPECT Solutions, LLC is searching for a Senior Network Configuration/Performance Analyst on an effort supporting ours and our Federal Government Clients critical mission in Huntsville, AL. The ideal candidate will provide technical engineering support for our large federal government agency's highly complex network infrastructure environment to include multiple enclaves comprising various classification levels. The ideal candidate will provide oversight of technical activities performed by the team's personnel and provide them with necessary guidance, as well as serve as an escalation point to other personnel and to provide technical expertise and advice to the government in the area of network configurations and compliance. Core Responsibilities * Act as a senior subject matter expert in the areas of monitoring and analyzing enterprise networks. * Provide expert technical guidance and support to the Government, Project Lead, and other Network Analyst in support of monitoring and managing the customer networks. * Review the work of the other contractor personnel based on government standards and industry best practice and provide feedback and recommendations through the Project Lead * Maintain awareness of trends and best practices related to networks, technology and IT-related topics and provide recommendations to the Project Lead and Government on possible improvements or changes to customer systems and processes. * Provide high-quality and professional customer service in all interactions. * Use the Enterprise Network Monitoring Platform to analyze and provide data and documentation related to the network performance of any or all network components. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [MCP doesn’t suck — your agent does](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100202-mcp-doesn-t-suck-your-agent-does) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)