Senior Network Administrator

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 Administrator 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:
· Provide on-site/on-duty monitoring personnel where identified, for 24x7x365 services.
· Create and review network blueprints, including LANs, WANs, and cloud networks, including scalability, performance, and security requirements.
· Assess new network hardware and software technologies, provide recommendations for upgrades or replacements based on emerging trends and business needs.
· Identify and resolve network performance issues, analyzing network traffic patterns, and optimizing network configurations for optimal efficiency.
· Identify potential network vulnerabilities, implementing security protocols, and advising on security best practices to protect sensitive data.
· Forecast future network bandwidth needs and identify infrastructure upgrades to accommodate growing demands.
· Act as a go-to person for complex network issues, provide technical guidance/training to other IT staff.
· Monitor network implementation projects, including configuration, installation, and testing of new network components.
· Developing network documentation and training materials for other team members.
· Maintain comprehensive documentation in Jira, Confluence, or any other document repository of network configurations, changes, and operational procedures.
· Staff day/afternoon/midnight shifts.
· Troubleshooting customer issues to identify and resolve root cause.
· Perform issue resolution and standard operating procedure management.

This position is onsite at our customer site in Clarksburg, WV.

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 in computer science, engineering, information systems, or information technology. In lieu of degree, minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience required.
• Experience: 6 years
• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in network administration or a related role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience with network monitoring, security and firewalls.
• Broad knowledge of cloud, network, security, and routing protocols and technologies, such as TCP/IP, VPN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and QoS.
• Experience with WAN/LAN connectivity, routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls.
• Proven project management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.

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.