Sr. Network Security Engineer

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:

The ideal candidate will provide hands-on engineering, administration, and security for the customer’s network infrastructure.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Engineer, secure, and administer enterprise network infrastructures, including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS solutions.
• Architect and deploy network solutions using a variety of technologies (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Linksy, Dell).
• Design, develop and document secure network architectures; integrate security throughout the system and network lifecycle, aligning with compliance requirements and organizational mission needs.
• Perform network administration duties: configuration updates, firmware management, access reviews, routing/switching optimization, and log/audit management.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, remediation, patching, and hardening of network devices.
• Troubleshoot complex network and security issues; provide incident response and recovery support.
• Ensure technical compliance with applicable security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., DISA SITGs, NIST 800-53, RMF).
• Collaborate with ISSOs, Assessors, System Owners, and other stakeholders to implement security controls.
• Support security assessments, audits, and accreditation/authorization (ATO) activities.
• Document security configurations, engineering solutions, and compliance evidence.
• Troubleshoot and resolve security-related technical issues in a timely manner.
• Promoting information security awareness across the program, ensuring security controls and processes are implemented.
• Maintain awareness of new technologies and trends and bring solutions to the client.
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Other related duties assigned by the program manager and government leadership.

This position requires a Public Trust.

This position is on-site.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering, administration, and security.
• 8+ years of experience in control implementation and secure system engineering or design.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching.
• Expertise in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with other networking technologies such as Linksys, Dell etc.
• Strong scripting skills for automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of network protocols, packet analysis, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Able to deliver and present security compliance to a wide range of audiences (i.e., system owners, division leadership).
• Strong desire to learn, grow and is highly motivated.
• Certifications: Professional network and security certifications (e.g., CCNP Security, PCNSA, PCNSE, CISSP)are highly preferred.

Personnel assigned to this task shall possess a blend of strong technical skills (networking, operating systems, security tools, programming, encryption) and essential soft skills (problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, collaboration) to design, implement, and maintain an information system’s security control implementation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience configuring and operating enterprise storage area networks (SAN).
• Understanding of cloud systems and security tools.
• Proficiency with security tools such as Splunk, Tenable, CrowdStrike, Panorama.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.

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