Full-Time

Senior Systems Security Engineer

Posted on 10/31/2025

AnaVation LLC

AnaVation LLC

51-200 employees

IT engineering services for federal government

No salary listed

Washington, DC, USA

In Person

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
PowerShell
Bash
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Agile
SQL
Docker
AWS
Risk Management
Splunk
Oracle
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 5-10 years of experience in information system engineering and configuration management
  • 5 years of experience in control implementation and secure system engineering or design
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Hands on experience with security monitoring and evaluation, including audits, assessments, and risk management
  • Hands on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk)
  • Hands on experience with Vulnerability Scanning tools (e.g., Tenable, Nessus)
  • Hands on experience with EDR tools (e.g., Crowdstrike)
  • Hands on experience with Web App Scanning tools (e.g., Burpsuite, Acunetix)
  • Hands on experience with Active Directory
  • Hands on experience with SANs
  • Hands on experience with VMWare
  • Hands on experience with Networking Devices
  • Expertise in batch, bash, and/or PowerShell scripting
  • Able to deliver and present security compliance to a wide range of audiences (i.e., system owners, division leadership)
  • Experience configuring and operating enterprise storage across networks (SAN)
  • Server visualization - design solutions and configuration (VMWare, VSphere, Hyper-V, etc)
  • Experience with Linux (RHEL 7/8), Windows Operating Systems, and Oracle/SQL Databases
  • Experience with Agile Methodologies
  • GRC Tools (e.g., CSAM)
  • Strong desire to learn, grow and is highly motivated
  • Certifications: OS specific certifications, Security +
Responsibilities
  • Performing hands-on engineering, administration, and securing of multiple operating systems (e.g., Windows, RHEL, Unix variants), and applying DISA STIGs across diverse vendor technologies, including virtualization platforms (VMWare, Hyper-V), cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and enterprise applications.
  • System administration tasks to include audit and log management, availability monitoring and remediation, account management and access reviews, and configuration update scheduling and performance.
  • Contribute to the design and development of secure system architectures, ensuring security is integrated through system and network lifecycles.
  • Evaluate, implement, and document security architecture solutions, aligning with compliance requirements and organizational mission needs.
  • Ensure technical compliance with applicable security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., DISA SITGs, NIST 800-53, RMF).
  • Conducting, configuring, and managing vulnerability scans.
  • Conducting vulnerability remediations, patching, and system hardening.
  • Collaborate with ISSOs, Assessors, System Owners, and other stakeholders to implement security controls.
  • Support security assessments, audits, and accreditation/authorization (ATO) activities.
  • Document security configurations, engineering solutions, and compliance evidence.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve security-related technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Understanding and advising the client regarding critical application data and vulnerability points, coordinating with industry partners to advise the government regarding those security vulnerabilities, and providing recommendations and advice on incident response and recovery plans.
  • Providing Incident Response (IR) activities include triage, investigating, interviewing, resolving, and reporting on events.
  • Promoting information security awareness across the program, ensuring security controls and processes are implemented.
  • Presenting vulnerability analysis to system owners, and leadership.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledgeable on different cloud providers: AWS, Azure, Oracle, GCP
  • Understanding of servers and security tools
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems
  • Certifications: CompTIA Server+, Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google), Network+, CCNA, RHCSA, Azure (AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-500, AZ-305), AWS Solutions Architect

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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Simplify's Take

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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