Full-Time

Senior Information Security Officer

Isso

Posted on 11/7/2025

AnaVation LLC

AnaVation LLC

51-200 employees

IT engineering services for federal government

No salary listed

Reston, VA, USA

In Person

On-site required at client site in Reston, VA; no telework.

Category
IT & Security (1)
Requirements
  • Demonstrates strong experience with IC/DoD customer's Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process (e.g., RMF, NIST800-53, ICD503).
  • Experience in developing and implementing DoD/DIA approved information security controls, procedures and documentation for the operation of standalone classified systems.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position and eight (8) years of relevant experience
  • An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree
  • Must presently be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2 preferred)
  • Experience with one or more commercial government cloud service provider’s system accreditation processes
  • Experience with the Xacta
  • Experience as a Cybersecurity Control Assessor
  • Experience with Ongoing Authorizations and Assessments
  • Experience with C2S Cloud, or DevOpsSec
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
Responsibilities
  • Responsibilities are full time on customer’s onsite and will cover classified programs. No Telework.
  • Provide subject matter expertise and consulting on security related matters for enterprise information system and network architectures, access problems, and implementation of security policies and procedures.
  • Assist in overseeing and managing day-to-day operation of Information Systems.
  • Optimize system operation and resource utilization and performs system capacity planning/analysis while maintaining the security posture.
  • Assist team in DIA’s Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) process using RMF across the design lifecycle for classified systems obtaining and maintaining Interim Authority to Operate (ATO), ATO and Authority to Connect (ATC).
  • Create and process RMF authorization packages from submission to approval/disapproval
  • Develop and maintain IT security documents, including system security plans, risk assessments, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), contingency plans, incident response plans, IT security policies and procedures.
  • Provide recommendations regarding remediation and mitigation of identified vulnerabilities by developing plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms).
  • Advise developers on integrating security requirements
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of Networks, Cloud, and IT system security authorization procedures.

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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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

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