Network Engineer

AnaVation is seeking a Senior level Network Engineer to design, install, maintain, and evaluate network and communications systems. This role involves gathering user network requirements, producing clear technical documentation, and supporting a multi-enclave environment to enable secure data access. The engineer will troubleshoot network issues, assist with architecture design, improve deployment processes, and respond to critical incidents, contributing to innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Must Have

• Design, install, maintain, and evaluate network systems and communications systems
• Gather user network requirements utilizing multiple methodologies
• Provide necessary technical documentation, system requirements documents, and security requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues involving various protocols, topologies, and networking hardware
• Assist with network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies
• Improve processes for deploying and maintaining network infrastructure
• Work independently and collectively to help improve network solutions
• Design, deploy, test, certify, and patch network components including switches, firewalls, and load balancers
• Address interoperability issues for all features, components, and application dependencies
• Respond to and resolve critical network incidents within designated resolution timelines
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber security, or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cyber operations, cyber security, or related field
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) with a CI polygraph
• Strong understanding of multi-enclave network environments
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing secure networks in government environments
• Experience with SAFe Agile framework
• Advanced proficiency with Network hardware (Cisco, Arista, SonicWall)
• Advanced proficiency with Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S)
• Advanced proficiency with Firewall configuration and management
• Advanced proficiency with Load balancer implementation
• Advanced proficiency with Software-defined networking
• Advanced proficiency with VPN technologies
• Advanced proficiency with Network security principles and practices
• Advanced proficiency with Network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Advanced proficiency with Network performance optimization
• Advanced proficiency with Cloud networking (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S)
• Advanced proficiency with Containerization networking (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Advanced proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Advanced proficiency with Tunneling protocols (GRE, IPSec, SSH, SSL)
• Advanced proficiency with Cross-domain solutions
• Advanced proficiency with Network automation and orchestration

Good to Have

• Relevant network certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) preferred
• Experience with Nutanix
• DevSecOps practices and tools

Perks & Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

AnaVation is seeking a Senior level Network Engineer to design, install, maintain, and evaluate network and communications systems. This role will gather user network requirements, produce clear technical documentation, and support a multi-enclave environment that enables secure access to data across the network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain, and evaluate network systems and communications systems
• Gather user network requirements utilizing multiple methodologies
• Provide necessary technical documentation, system requirements documents, and security requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues involving various protocols, topologies, and networking hardware
• Assist with network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies
• Improve processes for deploying and maintaining network infrastructure
• Work independently and collectively to help improve network solutions
• Design, deploy, test, certify, and patch network components including switches, firewalls, and load balancers
• Address interoperability issues for all features, components, and application dependencies
• Respond to and resolve critical network incidents within designated resolution timelines

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber security, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cyber operations, cyber security, or related field.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) with a CI polygraph.
• Strong understanding of multi-enclave network environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing secure networks in government environments.
• Experience with SAFe Agile framework.

Advanced proficiency with:

• Network hardware (Cisco, Arista, SonicWall)
• Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S)
• Firewall configuration and management
• Load balancer implementation
• Software-defined networking
• VPN technologies
• Network security principles and practices
• Network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Network performance optimization
• Cloud networking (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S)
• Containerization networking (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Tunneling protocols (GRE, IPSec, SSH, SSL)
• Cross-domain solutions
• Network automation and orchestration

Desired Qualifications:

• Relevant network certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) preferred
• Experience with Nutanix
• DevSecOps practices and tools

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.