Sr. Network Security Engineer

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 :

AnaVation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Network Security Engineer to support a federal law enforcement customer in Washington, D.C. 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 in Washington, DC.

Required Qualifications :

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 :

Benefits

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.