Full-Time

Information System Security Officer Team Lead

AnaVation LLC

AnaVation LLC

51-200 employees

IT engineering services for federal government

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

Hybrid

DC-metro residency required; position may shift to hybrid or on-site in Washington, DC.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Vulnerability Analysis
Requirements
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of hands-on Information System Security Officer experience, including High and Cloud systems
  • Minimum two (2) active certifications: PMP, CISSP, CISM, CEH, CASP, CCSP, CCSK, or Security+
  • Minimum two (2) years of hands-on experience with Joint Cyber Analysis Module (JCAM)
  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
  • In-depth understanding of FISMA, National Institute of Standards and Technology RMF, and Systems Assessment and Authorization processes
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders
  • Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance tools such as vulnerability management, vulnerability scanning, endpoint management, data protection, Security Information and Event Management, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance automation platforms
  • Expert-level command of the English language (oral and written), with experience interacting effectively at the Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer levels of large organizations
  • Expert-level organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with minimal supervision
Responsibilities
  • Directly oversee Information System Security Officer team members including technical guidance and training, mentorship, performance management, and day-to-day work assignments
  • Develop, review, and update system documentation and Federal Information Security Management Act-compliant Security Assessment and Authorization packages (for example, System Security Plan, Incident Response Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, Plan of Actions and Milestones, Contingency Plan or Mission Critical Plan, Interconnection Security Agreement, Privacy Impact Assessment, System of Records Notice) in accordance with client policies and procedures to obtain or maintain system accreditation (for example, Authority to Operate, Authority to Use, Attributable Authority) using established processes
  • Advise the Authorizing Official and System Owner on cybersecurity matters related to assigned information systems across all NIST Risk Management Framework phases, including system categorization, control baselines, control assessments, document and track weaknesses, and oversee corrective actions
  • Serve as a member of the Certification and Accreditation Body to ensure system security requirements are addressed
  • Monitor cybersecurity status of information systems throughout the system lifecycle
  • Establish and regularly review audit trails, providing audit logs upon request
  • Provide RMF process subject matter expertise across all Federal Information Security Management Act-reportable systems
  • Conduct Security Control Assessments per NIST 800-53A, Office of Management and Budget A-130, A-123, and client policies and schedules; report control gaps or weaknesses, risk levels, cost-benefit analysis, and impact to the client
  • Maintain a full inventory of hardware and software for the information system
  • Develop, coordinate, test, and train staff on Contingency Plans and Incident Response Plans; support Incident Response and Disaster Recovery/Continuity of Operations activities
  • Scan applications, networks, and databases; identify vulnerabilities
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • CISSP certification

AnaVation LLC provides IT engineering and cybersecurity services to the U.S. Federal Government. It helps agencies solve complex technical and analytical problems by delivering services such as intelligence collection and processing, analytical systems, big data solutions, and cybersecurity measures. The company operates by winning government contracts and projects, offering cost-effective and tailored solutions through a team of professionals called AnaVators who work to improve clients’ operational efficiency and security. AnaVation differentiates itself by focusing on deeply specialized government IT engineering expertise, long-term customer relationships, and a values-driven culture that emphasizes employees’ growth and positive work environment. The goal is to be a trusted partner for federal agencies, delivering practical, mission-focused engineering solutions that address their toughest technical challenges.

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

  • Federal cybersecurity spending reaches $15.4B by 2027; zero-trust and cloud security drive demand.
  • DoD allocates $8B+ through 2027 for cloud migration and legacy modernization projects.
  • Forensics and incident response services grow 18% annually as cyber threats escalate.

What critics are saying

  • CACI's $8.7B Applied Insight acquisition displaces AnaVation's small business set-aside advantages.
  • Palantir's $1.2B Army Vantage contract extension locks AnaVation out of intelligence fusion missions.
  • Commercial AI platforms like AWS Bedrock render 40% of AnaVation's proprietary systems obsolete.

What makes AnaVation LLC unique

  • AnaVation achieved FedRAMP High and DoD IL-4/5 authorization via AWS Bedrock integration.
  • Integrated end-to-end solutions across cybersecurity, big data, and analytics attract consolidating federal agencies.
  • Specialized expertise in intelligence collection, forensics, and exploitation serves niche IC/DoD missions.

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