Cisco Network Engineer

AnaVation is seeking a Cisco Network Engineer with an expertise in network design, architecture, and operations to work as part of a collaborative, multi-discipline team in support of the US Government providing expertise in the field of network engineering.The candidate's responsibilities include: - Designing and implementing Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN) - Conveying technical designs, ideas and results to non-technical audiences and providing briefings to government personnel.This position requires an active Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SCI accesses with a CI

polygraph.

This position requires

full-time on-site presence in Quantico, VA , with occasional local travel to nearby facilities within a 10-30 mile radius. A vehicle will be provided for most local travel.Required Qualifications

Knowledge of Cisco Routing and Switching, and network architecture planning.Knowledge of remote administration and secure Virtual Private Networking.Understand commercial encryption standards and their application in IP networking.Knowledge of VPN technologies, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IP Multicasting.Strong cybersecurity hardening experience in a federal setting. * Excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills.Ability to work independently as well as within small and large groups.Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experienceDesired Qualifications

*Certifications such as CCNA or CCNP8 Years of network engineering experience in a federal settingAbility to navigate and configure Linux operating systems.Understanding of wired data transport mediums to include Category 5e/6 and fiber optics.Experience with Cisco equipment and the implementation of STIGS, ACL's, VPN's, OSPF, VRF, CiscoASA and Firepower firewalls, WLC's, Wireless AP's.Experience with TACLANES, Cisco ISE, DNA Center, RSA SecurID.AWS cloud experienceExperience with Cisco Unified Call Manager (CUCM)