Tier 3 Support Specialist

AnaVation LLC; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid leave

Job summary

AnaVation LLC is seeking a Tier 3 application support specialist to be the top escalation point for a digital evidence platform. This full-time, remote role may require occasional travel to Washington DC.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, analyze logs and performance data, and collaborate with engineering, QA, and infrastructure teams to resolve defects and validate deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology or Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years in technical support, IT operations, or application support roles, preferably Tier 2/3.
• Clearance: Public Trust; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for the help desk and resolve advanced issues.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex problems related to the digital evidence platform.
• Collaborate with software development, QA, and infrastructure teams to investigate defects.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Logs analysis

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Systems

Tools

Azure

AWS

Active Directory

OAuth

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 Tier 3 application support specialist to serve as the highest escalation point for geographicallydispersed users of an enterprise digital evidence platform. This is a full-time position that can be performed remotelywith occasional travel to Washington DC as needed.

What you will be doing

• Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for the help desk; resolve advanced technical issues that Tier 1 and Tier 2cannot address.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex problems related to the digital evidence application, including workflows,data ingestion, media playback, integrations, and user permissions.
• Work closely with software development, QA, and infrastructure teams to investigate defects, replicate issues,and identify root causes.
• Review application logs, system events, and diagnostic data to troubleshoot errors and performance anomalies.
• Provide detailed troubleshooting notes, issue documentation, and resolution steps for internal knowledge bases.
• Support platform updates, release rollouts, and configuration changes; assist in validating functionality afterdeployments.
• Recommend improvements to the help desk process, user documentation, and troubleshooting guides.
• Assist with onboarding and training of help desk staff on advanced features and common complex issue areas.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure proper handling of digital evidence and user access controls.
• Escalate critical or systemic issues promptly and provide clear communication to leadership and affected users.
• Maintain a high level of system expertise to support evolving capabilities, integrations, and enhancements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or similar
• 5+ years of experience in technical support, IT operations, or application support roles, preferably in a Tier 2or Tier 3 capacity
• Clearance:
• Public Trust; US Citizenship is required
• Other Required Skills & Qualifications:
• Strong troubleshooting skills across applications, databases, APIs, and system integrations.
• Experience analyzing logs and diagnostic output (e.g., JSON, SQL logs, IIS/Apache logs, or similar).
• Familiarity with ticketing systems, incident management processes, and support metrics.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to non-technical users.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams to resolve issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting digital evidence management systems, law enforcement applications, media processingplatforms, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of Azure, AWS, or other cloud environments.
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization systems (Active Directory, OAuth, SSO, RBAC models).
• Basic scripting or query knowledge (PowerShell, SQL, Python) for troubleshooting or data validation.
• Experience working in small, multi-functional support teams.

Please note: The listed salary range reflects our market-based compensation structure. Final compensation will depend on business needs, local market conditions, internal equity, and the selected candidate’s skills, education, and experience.

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.