Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer
$85k - $200k/yr+ 401(k) match
Senior
Chantilly, VA, USA
In Person
IT OperationsSystem Administration
About the job
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in IT, systems administration, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, or a related area.
- Experience administering Windows systems, Entra ID identity, and Intune-managed endpoints.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies.
- Working knowledge of enterprise networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs, and firewalls.
- Experience with system patching, hardening, vulnerability remediation, configuration management, and technical documentation.
- Ability to learn new technologies independently and progress from guided implementation to technical ownership.
- Ability to meet applicable U.S. Government and customer security requirements.
Responsibilities
- Engineer, administer, troubleshoot, and improve Azure Government/GCC High infrastructure and services.
- Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Exchange Online.
- Administer and troubleshoot Windows/Linux systems and corporate network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and related services.
- Administer identity and access management, including security groups, multifactor authentication, Conditional Access, and role-based access.
- Administer SharePoint Online, including site architecture, permissions, migrations, and platform configuration.
- Develop PowerShell and other automation for provisioning, administration, reporting, and configuration validation.
- Maintain accurate system documentation, including diagrams, inventories, configurations, data flows, build procedures, change records, and operating procedures.
- Implement and document technical security controls, system hardening, patching, vulnerability remediation, logging, and monitoring.
- Assist the IT Manager/ISSM with technical documentation and evidence supporting CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, ISO, and DCSA requirements.
- Serve as an escalation point for technical issues and provide knowledge transfer across the corporate IT team.
- Work with technology partners while maintaining the company's internal technical knowledge and ownership.
- Develop increasing ownership of the company's cloud and infrastructure environment.
- Develop toward Deputy ISSM responsibilities, including system security documentation, weekly system reviews, continuous monitoring, technical control validation, policy and procedure maintenance, assessment support, and other recurring system-security activities under the direction of the IT Manager/ISSM.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Azure Government/GCC High.
- Experience with PowerShell cloud administration.
- Familiarity with CMMC, NIST, RMF, STIGs, ISO, DCSA, or similar regulated-environment requirements.
- Interest in developing toward a Deputy ISSM/system security support role.
- Microsoft Azure/M365, Security+, or comparable technical certifications.
- Experience supporting DoD, federal, or other regulated environments.
- Active U.S. Government security clearance.
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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Simplify's Take
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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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