Network Systems Engineer

Summary

Join AnaVation's growing team as a Network System Engineer and make a daily difference! This exciting role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining large enterprise networks, primarily in federal government environments. You will leverage your expertise in TCP/IP, Agile methodologies (SAFe), and Cisco technologies. The position is mostly remote, with occasional travel to Clarksburg, WV, potentially required. A Top Secret clearance is mandatory, and a polygraph/SCI access may be needed. AnaVation offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education (degree strongly preferred)
• Have a minimum of 8 years of experience
• Hold a Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Enterprise Infrastructure certification
• Have two to five years of experience with firewall configuration and load balancing
• Understand common network protocols, including TCP/IP, User Datagram Protocol (UDP)
• Possess expert knowledge of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)/Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) routing protocol
• Understand all aspects of Virtual Private Network (VPN) design and configuration
• Possess expert knowledge of TCP/IP and troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Have expert level network troubleshooting and root-cause problem solving skills
• Have experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Kanban, and SAFe
• Possess an active Top Secret clearance
• Be able to successfully pass a polygraph and obtain SCI accesses (if requested by the customer)

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior member of a high performing technical team to deliver customer mission requirements
• Apply Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) routing and switching principles to practical solutions
• Perform multi-level troubleshooting and root-cause problem solving
• Ability to configure, maintain, and upgrade LAN/WAN design and topology
• Install/configure LAN/WAN hardware and maintain wiring closets and nomenclature
• Monitor with standard network management and packet analysis tools
• Manage Cisco and other hardware, including consumer-grade routers and switches
• Plan, implement, and administer perimeter security and firewalling
• Evaluate new technologies and make design recommendations for a more efficient and cost-effective network infrastructure
• Utilize the SAFe methodology and principles to align and collaborate product delivery of Agile teams
• Mentor team members and ensure quality of technical support and contractual deliverables

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