Network Engineer
About the job
- Advanced network training and 4 years of demonstrated network engineering experience.
- CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent Department of Defense Information Assurance Technical Level 2 security certification.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing and troubleshooting TCP/IP with a packet analyzer.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate certification.
- Experience with system administration using Microsoft Windows or Linux.
- Experience with VMware virtualization technologies.
- Plan new initiatives and expand existing network infrastructure, understanding network diversity and modernizing the network securely.
- Provide solutions for traffic congestion, infrastructure upgrades, and routine troubleshooting.
- Develop network documentation and how-to guides incorporating Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.
- Deploy, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware or virtual network infrastructure, including routers, switches, and network monitoring devices typically used by the Fleet Marine Force.
- Integrate multiple network transport systems to support wide-area network connectivity, including satellite, radio frequency, troposcatter, and other line-of-sight capabilities, as well as tactical landlines such as tactical fiber-optic cabling.
- Document solutions, blueprints, and diagrams for network-related issues, innovations, workarounds, current fielded programs, and future programs or experiments.
- Install hardware or software as required, create system backups, and monitor system performance.
- Deploy, configure, maintain, update, and troubleshoot virtual infrastructure environments and network administrator workstations.
- Deploy, configure, maintain, update, and troubleshoot network services, including domain controllers, DNS, and mail/Exchange.
- Design, deploy, and maintain Wi-Fi networks and other wireless technologies for tactical deployments.
- Certification as a Wireshark Certified Network Analyst or RCPE Professional Packet Analyzer Plus.
- Cisco Certified Networking Professional or Cisco Certified Design Professional (Route/Switch) certification.
- VMware Certified Associate or Specialty certification.
- Certification in a network operating system such as Microsoft Windows Server or Linux.
- SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor Certified Professional certification.
- Experience or training with a scripting language such as Perl, PowerShell, or Linux shell.
- Experience with Department of Defense tactical wide-area networks using tactical radio-frequency and satellite transmission systems.
- Experience with instrumentation, collection, and data management of in-band/out-of-band networks for data collection and analysis services.
- Experience designing and implementing modeling and simulation test tools.
About the company
ActioNet provides IT solutions focused on cloud-based services, cyber security, and agile software engineering. It helps clients design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments and software projects using agile methods and IT service management practices. The company combines technical expertise with rigorous process frameworks (CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC at Level 4, ISO 27001/20000/9001, HDI) and PMI/ITIL methodologies to deliver reliable, scalable IT services. It differentiates itself through its strong certifications, compliance standards, woman-owned status, recognized financial stability, and awards, alongside a client-centric, mission-focused approach. The company’s goal is to help customers achieve measurable outcomes by delivering secure, compliant, and efficiently managed IT solutions that align with their missions and budgets.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Vienna, Virginia
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NIWC Pacific award on September 15, 2026 expands Navy cyber delivery.
- NASA SEWP VI win on June 22, 2026 opens broader federal buying channels.
- Thirteenth straight Top Workplace recognition helps recruiting in the Washington market.
What critics are saying
- ActioNet's revenue depends on DoD and civilian recompetes from 2026-2028.
- Large primes can bundle adjacent work and squeeze ActioNet's margin.
- A failed recompete at NASA or Navy would trigger immediate staffing cuts.
What makes ActioNet unique
- NSA named ActioNet a CSfC Trusted Integrator on July 24, 2026.
- ActioNet reached CMMC Level 2 and CMMI V3.0 Level 4 in 2026.
- NASA SEWP VI and NIWC Pacific wins deepen ActioNet's federal access.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts