AnaVation

AnaVation

Federal IT engineering services and cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Architect/Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
San Antonio, TX, USA
In Person

Full-time on-site in San Antonio, Texas.

No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • An active TS/SCI clearance held within the last two years is required.
  • A CI polygraph completed within the last five years is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, or a related technical field is required.
  • One or more of CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or an equivalent Department of Defense 8140 certification is required.
  • At least nine years of experience supporting Department of Defense cybersecurity or cloud security missions is required.
  • At least nine years of experience implementing cloud security solutions in AWS, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or containerized environments is required.
  • Experience supporting Risk Management Framework, Authority to Operate, and Continuous Authority to Operate is required.
  • Experience integrating cybersecurity into Agile, SAFe, and DevSecOps software delivery environments is required.
  • Experience developing and maintaining authorization artifacts and supporting Bodies of Evidence is required.
  • Experience implementing Zero Trust security architectures and cloud-native security controls is required.
  • Experience supporting vulnerability management, Security Technical Implementation Guide implementation, security automation, and continuous monitoring is required.
  • Working knowledge of NIST Special Publication 800-53, Committee on National Security Systems Instructions guidance, Department of Defense cybersecurity policy, and enterprise cloud security principles is required.
  • Experience briefing senior Government leadership is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership for cybersecurity architecture and engineering activities in mission-critical software factory and cloud-native environments.
  • Monitor, analyze, and detect cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks.
  • Design, develop, implement, and integrate Department of Defense information assurance architectures, systems, and system components for computing, network, and enclave environments.
  • Coordinate and maintain security toolsets supporting continuous monitoring and ongoing authorization programs.
  • Establish a framework for measuring cyber risk.
  • Determine security requirements and prepare cost estimates by evaluating business strategies and requirements, researching information security standards, conducting system security vulnerability analyses and risk assessments, studying architecture and platforms, and identifying integration issues.
  • Implement security systems by specifying intrusion detection methodologies and equipment, directing equipment and software installation and calibration, preparing preventive and reactive measures, creating, transmitting, and maintaining keys, completing documentation, and developing and implementing test scripts to verify security systems.
  • Establish technical quality standards for cybersecurity engineering and Body of Evidence development.
  • Ensure cloud security controls remain continuously validated, compliant, and audit-ready throughout the software lifecycle.
  • Coordinate cloud security activities with technical, security, and Government points of contact across value-stream sprint cadences and Agile delivery schedules.
  • Collaborate with Government stakeholders, software developers, DevSecOps engineers, Information System Security Managers, Information System Security Engineers, Information System Security Officers, Cyber Operations Teams, and Cyber Penetration Teams.
  • Implement, document, test, validate, and continuously maintain technical, operational, and management security controls supporting Risk Management Framework and Continuous Authority to Operate.
  • Integrate Risk Management Framework requirements, Department of Defense cybersecurity policy, Zero Trust principles, and Continuous Authority to Operate objectives into SAFe Agile and DevSecOps workflows.
  • Establish and maintain Bodies of Evidence supporting initial Authority to Operate decisions, continuous monitoring, and long-term continuous authorization.
  • Coordinate assessment of authorization artifacts, inherited controls, configuration baselines, automated security scan results, vulnerability remediation activities, and compliance evidence.
  • Design and implement cloud security solutions supporting Kubernetes, OpenShift, containerized applications, Infrastructure as Code, and enterprise DevSecOps pipelines.
  • Support vulnerability management, Security Technical Implementation Guide implementation, security control validation, and cybersecurity automation across development, testing, staging, production, and classified environments.
  • Evaluate cybersecurity risks and recommend technical solutions that improve security posture while maintaining mission velocity.
  • Develop executive-level technical briefings, architecture recommendations, cybersecurity metrics, and risk assessments supporting Government decision-making.
Desired Qualifications
  • An advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or a related field is preferred.
  • CCSP, AWS Advanced Networking, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification is preferred.
  • At least nine years of experience supporting Department of Defense cybersecurity engineering or enterprise cloud environments is preferred.
  • Experience supporting software factories and enterprise DevSecOps ecosystems is preferred.
  • Experience implementing Continuous Authority to Operate is preferred.
  • Experience supporting Kubernetes, OpenShift, Iron Bank, and hardened container environments is preferred.
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Helm, GitOps, or Kustomize is preferred.
  • Experience supporting Impact Level 4, Impact Level 5, or Impact Level 6 cloud environments is preferred.
  • Experience supporting Cyber Operations Teams, Cyber Penetration Teams, or Security Control Assessors is preferred.
  • Familiarity with mission architecture and secure software supply chain initiatives is preferred.
  • Experience supporting multiple Combatant Commands, military services, or Intelligence Community organizations is preferred.

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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