Senior Network Capacity Planner

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Capacity Planner (open to hybrid or remote; primary team location in Richmond, VA) to join a specialized Agile squad focused on Network Provisioning and Capacity Planning. In this role, you will analyze network traffic trends, transform large datasets into actionable insights, build forecasting models, and ensure sufficient infrastructure capacity is maintained across complex enterprise environments.

Working as part of a 6-person team, you will collaborate closely with Network Engineering, product management, and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate performance metrics, conduct monthly and ad hoc capacity reviews, and provide strategic technical consulting.

Key Responsibilities

Capacity Analysis & Forecasting: Perform network traffic analysis, data modeling, and capacity forecasting to identify potential bottlenecks, predict bandwidth demands, and ensure infrastructure readiness.

Review & Implementation Tracking: Create monthly and ad hoc network capacity reviews, propose data-backed recommendations, and monitor the implementation of approved capacity modifications.

Data Transformation & Reporting: Transform large, complex network datasets into clear performance dashboards and reports to highlight systemic risks and operational opportunities.

Technical Consulting & Strategic Guidance: Provide high-level technical consulting to internal business units. Anticipate client requirements, evaluate alternative solutions, and advise on best practices for process improvements and architecture changes.

Agile & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner actively within an Agile squad alongside Network Engineering and platform teams. Lead process improvement discussions and present technical findings to leadership.

Risk Management & Governance: Apply rigorous risk management principles to capacity decision-making, ensuring changes align with organizational policies, standards, and security controls.

Qualifications & Technical Requirements

Experience: 6 to 9+ years of relevant experience in network architecture, data analysis, and capacity management.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or equivalent professional experience.

Network Architecture & Fundamentals: Deep understanding of enterprise network architecture, protocols, traffic flows, and infrastructure provisioning.

Traffic Analysis & Forecasting: Expertise in network traffic analysis methodologies, capacity forecasting, and dataset modeling.

Monitoring & Observability Tools: Strong familiarity with network performance monitoring, telemetry, and observability tools.

Agile Framework: Experience working in Agile team structures (squads) using standard task tracking tools.

Soft Skills & Core Competencies

Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills with sharp attention to detail when working with complex datasets.

Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset toward risk identification and mitigation.

Outstanding customer service orientation with a track record of building trust and rapport with diverse business stakeholders.

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to tailor technical concepts to senior leadership and non-technical audiences.

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