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AnaVation

Federal IT engineering services and cybersecurity

NOC Watch Analyst - Journeyman

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
IT OperationsNetwork Engineering & Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, or TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph prior to starting.
  • IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+.
  • CCNA certification.
  • 10+ years of relevant network operations or administration experience; a bachelor's degree in an applicable field may substitute for 5 years of experience.
  • Familiarity with Cisco and Juniper network devices.
  • Strong working knowledge of routing and networking protocols and technologies, including BGP, OSPF, VRF, MPLS, and 802.1X.
  • In-depth knowledge of KG-175 Series TACLANE configuration, fault isolation, and firmware upgrade procedures.
  • Working knowledge of Cisco ISE.
  • Ability to perform network troubleshooting, incident analysis, root cause analysis, ticket resolution, network configuration, and approved network changes with limited supervision.
Responsibilities
  • Provide Tier 2 network operations support across enterprise locations, including network configuration, troubleshooting, ticket resolution, and root cause analysis for routers, switches, and cryptographic devices.
  • Support network upgrades, installations, technical refreshes, site surveys, and new or enhanced network implementations.
  • Develop network standard operating procedures.
  • Implement Security Technical Implementation Guide requirements.
  • Provide technical resolution support for critical network outages.
  • Work independently to resolve complex network problems with limited supervision, including at remote locations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting enterprise-scale network operations across multiple geographically dispersed or remote locations.
  • Demonstrated experience independently performing network engineering, maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem resolution in remote locations with minimal or intermittent support from other tiers or locations.
  • Experience supporting network technology upgrades, installations, technical refresh projects, and new or enhanced network implementations.
  • Experience conducting site surveys and engineering design data calls.
  • Experience developing Network Operations standard operating procedures and technical resolution reports for critical network outages.
  • Experience performing detailed incident analysis, root cause analysis, and problem resolution across enterprise network environments.
  • Experience provisioning and troubleshooting network routers, switches, and cryptographic devices using administrative access.
  • Experience reviewing and implementing Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guides.

About the company

AnaVation provides IT engineering services to the U.S. Federal Government, focusing on complex technical and analytical challenges. It works by delivering contract-based projects that cover intelligence collection and processing, analytical systems, big data solutions, and cybersecurity, using cross-disciplinary engineering teams (called AnaVators) to tailor solutions to government needs. The company differentiates itself through a government-focused, cost-effective approach, deep technical expertise, and a values-driven culture that emphasizes building long-term partnerships and strong customer trust. Its goal is to help federal agencies improve operational efficiency, security, and decision-making by solving difficult technical problems and delivering reliable, mission-critical software and systems.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AnaVation earned 2026 Best Places to Work, supporting recruiting and retention.
  • FBI ITSSS-2 and MDA SHIELD expand addressable task orders through 2034.
  • Open 2026 hiring for security and litigation support signals ongoing demand.

What critics are saying

  • FBI and MDA vehicles intensify competition from Leidos, Booz Allen, and SAIC.
  • Award concentration on federal contracts exposes revenue to protest delays and recompetes.
  • Without non-government diversification, AnaVation depends on a few agencies and contracting officers.

What makes AnaVation unique

  • AnaVation won FBI ITSSS-2, an eight-year, $8B vehicle in 2024.
  • AnaVation joined MDA SHIELD in January 2026, a $151B IDIQ pool.
  • CMMC Level 2 positions AnaVation for controlled government cyber work.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Life Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

8%
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