Network Capacity Planner

Network Capacity Planner

Location: Richmond, VA

Pay: $80-85/hr

Must be a US Citizen or GC Holder; No Visa Sponsorship

No c2c or 3rd Party Candidates

Role is Hybrid; Candidates must be local/No Relocation

Responsibilities:

• Analyze large datasets to produce monthly and ad-hoc capacity reviews, proactively identifying network bottlenecks and risks
• Monitor implementation of approved capacity changes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute solutions
• Advise internal clients on best practices, evaluate business/technical requirements, and recommend technical solutions or process improvements
• Lead discussions on long-term solutions and present strategic guidance and outcomes to senior leadership
• Oversee initial development and integration of new processes, communicating changes across impacted teams

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 6–9+ years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of networking concepts, principles, and data analysis/data science
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to apply risk management principles to technical decision-making and achieve objectives within established industry standards

Must-have Skills:

- Network traffic analysis and forecasting

- Network monitoring and performance tool familiarity

- Data analysis and modeling

- Network fundamentals and architecture

- Capacity planning methodologies and reporting