Network Engineer

Company: AnaVation
Location: Reston
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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: The Network Engineer will perform network design, engineering and troubleshooting support for classified programs. Responsibilities include LANs/WANs/Site-to-site, VPNs/Point-to-point/point to multipoint and maintaining network availability for servers, storage and backup systems. Troubleshoot port security issues, VLAN issues and network outages. Control network management activities, data flows and firewall rules. Additional responsibilities include: • Build network topologies to deliver content from specific providers to users • Design, implement or maintain networks for LAN and WAN systems • Provide engineering designs, and plans for installation, integration, testing, upgrade, analysis, and maintenance/expansion of the network environment. • Prepare technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and design documents in support network upgrades and new mission requirements. • Part of a team that may need work schedule flexibility in support team providing on-site coverage of 5 day x 12 hours/day operations. Required Qualifications: Clearance: Top Secret security clearance poly eligible Education: Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, or similar technical field Certification: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification 8570 compliance (IAT Level 2) such as CompTIA Security Experience: This position equires 9 years of hands-on experience and expertise Cisco Network Administration or Network Engineering, including 2 years of hands-on experience supporting CentOS/RHEL Linux Systems. Experience with installation, configuration, and maintenance of Firewalls. Understand the operation of network protocols and Firewall packet and proxy filters Experience leading classified network architecture, design, and documentation Experience with virtual systems, Rubric, and/or VX-Rail Must demonstrate strong teamwork, communication (both verbal and written), and presentation skills Must demonstrate strong initiative to accept new technical challenges in complex system engineering assignments. Preferred Qualifications: Desired Education: Master’s Degree Desired Certifications: Certification and/or Experience with AWS cloud Desired Experience with one or more of the following: DoD or Intelligence Community IT and Application service delivery. Experience supporting full lifecyle A&A process for classified DoD or IC infrastructure and application service delivery. Experience managing ATO process through XACTA tool. Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAP) Hands on Experience with VDI hosting and virtualization with VMWare and/or Nutanix Experience working with cross domain solutions Experience working with crypto devices 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.

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