Security Engineer

AnaVation, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AnaVation is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to ensure classified systems meet federal cybersecurity standards. The role includes conducting vulnerability scans, managing PKI, and supporting audit prep. This full-time position is onsite in Washington, DC, requiring an active Top Secret clearance.

Benefits

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance

100% company paid dental insurance

100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance

401k plan with generous match

Competitive Pay

Generous paid leave and holiday package

Tuition and training reimbursement

Life and AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 8 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity.
• 5 years of experience in federal or classified IT security.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability scans and implement security hardening.
• Maintain Certification & Accreditation packages in CSAM.
• Support audit preparation and incident response.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Security monitoring

Incident response

Audit support

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Tenable Nessus

Splunk

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:

Come join our growing team and make a difference every day! AnaVation is seeking an experienced Security Engineer with experience ensuring classified systems meet or exceed federal cybersecurity and compliance standards, including vulnerability management, PKI, COMSEC, and audit readiness.

Key responsibilities include:

- Conduct vulnerability scans (Tenable, VPR), implement security hardening.

* Maintain Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages in CSAM.

* Manage PKI and IC-PKI certificates, soft/hard token lifecycle.

* Support audit prep, contingency planning, and incident response.

* Provide COMSEC support including key issuance and inventory

This position is full-time onsite in Washington, DC and cannot be supported remotely.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field preferred. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant cybersecurity or information security experience is required.

• Experience: 5 years
• Required Skills/Certs:
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting enterprise IT security in a federal or classified environment
• Experience conducting Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities, including working within CSAM and NIST frameworks.
• Proven experience in security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and audit support.
• Familiarity with DOJ security standards and FISMA, NIST 800-53, RMF, and ICD 503 compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency in security tools such as Tenable Nessus, Splunk, VPR, and other vulnerability scanning/reporting solutions.
• Strong understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), smart card certificate management, and IC-PKI lifecycle processes.
• Experience maintaining security plans, contingency and incident response plans, and conducting monthly control assessments.
• Ability to coordinate with engineering, system administrators, and COMSEC personnel to ensure system compliance.
• Required Clearance:
• Active Top Secret clearance required. Selected candidates will be required to obtain TS/SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, or CEH required

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

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

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.