Cybersecurity Architect - Senior Technical Advisor

AnaVation, LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid leave

Job summary

AnaVation, LLC seeks a Cybersecurity Architect – Senior Technical Advisor to provide senior-level technical advisory and cybersecurity architecture support to the U.S. Army INSCOM ACO.

This role is based on-site at Fort Meade, Maryland. You will collaborate with Government leaders, engineering teams, and mission partners to evaluate emerging technologies, identify capability gaps, and develop modernization strategies that strengthen enterprise cybersecurity and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with SCI clearance active within the last 2 years.
• Full-time on-site in Fort Meade, Maryland.
• Minimum of 10 years supporting DoD, IC, or cyber mission organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity operations, SIGINT operations, and cyber mission integration.
• Experience supporting Army, INSCOM, NSA, ARCYBER, USCYBERCOM, or other IC orgs.
• Extensive knowledge of Army, INSCOM, NSA, ARCYBER, and DoD cybersecurity missions.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, capability development and enterprise modernization.
• Strong understanding of RMF, Zero Trust, and related architectures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal technical advisor supporting cybersecurity modernization, SIGINT integration, enterprise architecture, and acquisition initiatives across INSCOM-ACO mission programs.
• Provide strategic guidance to Government leadership by assessing cybersecurity and SIGINT capabilities, identifying gaps, and developing modernization strategies.
• Collaborate across Army, NSA Cyber Directorate, ARCYBER, USCYBERCOM, and partners to integrate policies and technologies into operations.
• Enable informed decision-making and accelerate secure capability delivery through executive briefings and architecture recommendations.

Skills

Cybersecurity ops

SIGINT ops

Cyber mission integration

Executive communication

RMF

Zero Trust

ArcGis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / CS / Intelligence Studies

Security+ or equivalent

Tools

NSANET

JWICS

SIPRNET

Palantir

ArcGis

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed

AnaVation is seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Architect – Senior Technical Advisor to provide senior-level technical advisory and cybersecurity architecture support to the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) Army Cryptologic Office (ACO). This position serves as a trusted advisor to Government leadership by providing strategic guidance across cybersecurity, SIGINT integration, enterprise architecture, operational modernization, and acquisition initiatives that enhance mission effectiveness across Army, NSA, ARCYBER, and Joint cyber operations. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior Government leaders, engineering organizations, acquisition professionals, and mission stakeholders to evaluate emerging technologies, identify capability gaps, and develop modernization strategies that strengthen enterprise cybersecurity and operational readiness. This position is full-time on-site at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal technical advisor supporting cybersecurity modernization, SIGINT integration, enterprise architecture, and acquisition initiatives across INSCOM-ACO mission programs.
• Provide strategic guidance to Government leadership by assessing cybersecurity and SIGINT capabilities, identifying operational and technical gaps, and developing modernization strategies that improve enterprise resilience and mission effectiveness.
• Work collaboratively across Army, NSA Cybersecurity Directorate, ARCYBER, USCYBERCOM, acquisition organizations, and mission partners to integrate cybersecurity policies, enterprise architectures, and emerging technologies into operational planning and execution.
• Enable informed decision-making, accelerate secure capability delivery, and advance long‑term cyber modernization objectives through executive briefings, technical assessments, architecture recommendations, and strategic planning support.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: U.S. Citizen, SCI cleared within last 2 years.
• Location: Full-time on-site in Ft Meade, Maryland.
• Minimum of 10 years supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or cyber mission organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity operations, SIGINT operations, and cyber mission integration.
• Experience supporting Army, INSCOM, NSA, ARCYBER, USCYBERCOM, or other Intelligence Community organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of Army, INSCOM, NSA, ARCYBER, and DoD cybersecurity missions, authorities, and organizational structures.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, capability development and enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between Cybersecurity, SIGINT, and acquisition activities.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Zero Trust Architecture
  • Cyber Operations
  • SIGINT Operations
  • Software Acquisition and Modernization
  • Advisory and Strategy
  • NSANET, JWICS, SIPRNET, Palantir, ArcGis
• Exceptional analytical, written, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently within dynamic, mission‑focused environments with minimal Government oversight.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clearance: Polygraph within last 5 years.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field.
• Certification: Security+ or equivalent.
• 10 or more years experience supporting INSCOM ACO, ARCYBER, NSA, or USCYBERCOM.
• JPME II Qualified or equivalent (National War College, JCWS, etc.).
• Experience with software acquisition modernization and technology transition.
• Knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity architecture.
• Experience conducting supply chain risk assessments for mission‑critical systems.
• Experience supporting acquisition planning, technology transition, or enterprise cybersecurity modernization.
• Experience developing executive‑level briefings and strategic planning documents.

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents.
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• 100% company paid long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting.
• Competitive Pay.
• Generous paid leave and holiday package.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.