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AnaVation

Federal IT engineering services and cybersecurity

Cyber Security Officer

Full-Time
$88.7k - $196k/yr
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Reston, VA, USA
In PersonOn-site in Reston, Virginia.
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with Counterintelligence Polygraph.
  • A bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience related to the specific functional area, or a master's degree in lieu of 2 years of experience.
  • Hold or attain CompTIA Security+ or an equivalent Information Assurance Technical Level II certification.
  • Experience providing coaching and mentoring to junior team members.
  • Experience leading cybersecurity oversight, collection, and reporting of threat intelligence, event analysis, and incident response.
  • Experience organizing and scheduling 24x7x365 operations in a cybersecurity, information technology, or related watch environment.
  • Experience consolidating and reporting daily performance and health metrics to provide ongoing situational awareness to Government leadership.
  • Experience with incident case management solutions used to document and report incidents for audit, compliance, and legal requirements.
  • Experience developing and continuously improving Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Experience with vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence.
  • Experience with classified Government networks, technology stacks, and cybersecurity operations, including oversight and coordination supporting cross-agency response teams.
Responsibilities
  • Perform Information Assurance and Computer Network Defense functions, including writing and tracking multi-organization Requests for Information, audit and inspection activities, certification and accreditation, vulnerability management, and detection and response support services.
  • Support an information assurance program for a program, organization, system, or enclave.
  • Provide security certification testing and evaluation of assets, vulnerability management and response, security assessments, and customer support.
  • Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  • Maintain the operational security posture of an information system or program and ensure security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
  • Assist with managing security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations.
  • Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for processing classified information.
  • Perform vulnerability and risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.
  • Provide configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
  • Manage system changes and assess their security impact.
  • Prepare and review System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, Assessment and Authorization packages, and Security Control Traceability Matrices.
  • Execute policies and guidance provided by senior functional and technical leads.
Desired Qualifications
  • Security certifications such as CCNA Security, CySA+, SSCP, or an equivalent certification.
  • AWS or cloud certifications.

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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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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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

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6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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