
Cyber Security Officer, Senior at AnaVation (Reston, VA)
AnaVation· Reston, VA·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
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.
Required Qualifications:
- Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
- Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience related to specific functional area (may substitute master’s degree in lieu of 2 years of experience).
- Certifications: Hold or attain a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II certification.
- Experience and knowledge on:
- Providing coaching and mentoring to junior team members.
- Leading cybersecurity oversight, collection, and reporting of threat intelligence, event analysis, and incident response.
- Organizing and scheduling 24x7x365 operations in a cybersecurity, IT or related watch environment.
- Consolidating and reporting on daily performance and health metrics to provide ongoing situational awareness to Government leadership.
- Incident case management solutions to document and report on incidents to meet audit, compliance, and legal requirements.
- Developing and continuously improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence.
- Classified Government networks, technology stacks, and cybersecurity operations. Experience with providing oversight and coordination in support of cross-agency response teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Security certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, SSCP, or equivalent certification
- AWS, Cloud certifications
Why work at AnaVation
- Culture & Values: Rated 4.6/5.0 on employer review sites (Work-Life: 4.7, Culture: 4.7). The culture is described as collaborative, mission-driven, and supportive.
- Work from Home / Remote: Many roles are listed as Full Time On-site (e.g., Chantilly, VA; Huntsville, AL; Linthicum Heights, MD), with some Hybrid options available.
- Notable Perks:
- Generous company-funded medical coverage (100% dental and vision for employees and families).
- 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting.
- Paid training and certifications ("Life Long Learning").
- Career development programs and recognition (kudos, rewards, bonuses).
- Engineering Culture: Focus on solving "hard problems" with a stimulating environment, time, and tools for excellence.