Network Engineer

Employment Type: Full Time Location Type: Onsite Location: Washington, DC

Position Overview

AnaVation is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our growing team. This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting federal government classified network infrastructure, ensuring secure and resilient connectivity across geographically distributed sites. You will be challenged to make a difference by providing innovative solutions and contributing to our engaging culture.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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 of experience in network engineering.
• 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.

Skills/Certifications:

• 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 Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent required. CCIE or equivalent is a plus.

Clearance:

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Selected candidates will be required to obtain TS/SCI.

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

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, consider joining us.