Network Security Engineer (Sr)

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. 

Description of Task to be Performed:
Come join our growing team and make a difference every day! AnaVation is seeking an experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join an exciting work program. The successful candidate will have experience with designing, implementing, operating, maintaining, and monitoring large enterprise networks, preferably in federal government environments, and in following Agile processes using the SAFe framework.

Key responsibilities include:
· Troubleshoot complex LAN/WAN infrastructure that includes routing protocols BGP, EIGRP and OSPF, VPNs, web proxy, and XML gateway for enterprise web services.
· Work on different networking concepts and routing protocols like BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN and other LAN/WAN technologies.
· Recommends enterprise information assurance and security standards.
· Helps to develop and implement information assurance/security standards and procedures.
· Recommends and evaluates security programs.
· Identifies information assurance/security solutions to support customers’ requirements. • Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations.
· Satisfies information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.
· Support customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.
· Perform a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment.
· Applies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.
· Performs analysis, design, and development of security features for system architectures.
· Analyzes and defines security requirements for computer systems which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers.
· Assists with design, development, engineering, and implementing solutions that meet security requirements.
· Provide integration and implementation of the computer system security solution.
· Analyze general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.
· Perform vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.
· Ensure that all information systems are functional and secure.
· Perform system security tuning, security monitoring, general and privileged user account management, and reviewing all COTS software products upgrades and patches, including operating systems.
· Design and execute security system tests.
· Support all systems/services certification and accreditation activities.

This position is hybrid, with onsite support as needed at our customer location in Clarksburg, WV. Candidates must be able to provide onsite support whenever requested, and are required to live within commuting distance to Clarksburg, WV. AnaVation is not able to provide travel reimbursement when onsite support is required. Hybrid status is expected to continue, but is subject to change according to the direction of the customer.

This position requires an active Top Secret clearance and, if requested by the customer, the ability to successfully pass a polygraph and obtain SCI accesses.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree. In lieu of degree, minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience required.
• Experience: 6 years
• Required:
• Five years of experience with two years of current experience in supporting and troubleshooting various computing devices and operating systems.
• Proficiency in both networking and cybersecurity technologies and protocols.
• Experience in managing and troubleshooting Linux or Unix base operating systems.
• Experience with Application Layer Gateway (ALG) [Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP), Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) and File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Domain Name, System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)], and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, XP, Kanban, and SAFe.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security related certification such as:
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Professional (CCCP)

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.