Network Engineer

Nava; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AnaVation is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to join their team in Washington, DC. The role involves designing and supporting secure federal government classified network infrastructures. Candidates should have substantial experience with Cisco devices, network security protocols, and possess an active Top Secret clearance. AnaVation offers a collaborative environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance

100% company paid dental insurance

100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance

100% company paid vision insurance

401k plan with generous match

Competitive Pay

Generous paid leave and holiday package

Tuition and training reimbursement

Life and AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant network engineering experience required.
• 5 years experience with secure enterprise network infrastructure preferred.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent desired.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Cisco network devices and secure networks.
• Monitor network performance and manage incident responses.
• Support PKI integration and maintain network documentation.

Skills

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

VLANs

VPNs

Network Security

Network Monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Inline Network Encryptors

Tenable

Splunk

Job description

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 Network Engineer with experience designing, implementing, and supporting federal government classified network infrastructure, ensuring secure and resilient connectivity across geograhpically distributed sites.

Key responsibilities include:

· Configure and maintain Cisco network devices, encryption gear, and virtual networks.

· Monitor network performance, availability, and incident response.

· Support PKI integration, cross-domain solutions and secure VOIP/VTC.

· Perform routine site check-ins, maintain site POC lists, and document network architecture.

This position is full-time onsite in Washington, DC and cannot be supported remotely.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant network engineering experience is required.

• Experience: 8 years
• Required Skills/Certs:
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience designing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting secure enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience supporting Cisco networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and general network appliances.
• Demonstrated experience with classified environments, encrypted networks, and cross-domain solutions.
• Familiarity with network monitoring, performance tuning, and documentation practices in accordance with federal standards.
• Proficiency with networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, VPNs)
• Hands-on experience with Inline Network Encryptors (INE), Cisco IOS, and ForcePoint cross-domain technologies
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot both physical and virtual networks (including VMware integration)
• Working knowledge of network security tools (e.g., Tenable, Splunk) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Required Clearance:
• Active Top Secret clearance required. Selected candidates will be required to obtain TS/SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent required; CCIE or equivalent is a plus

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.