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# Cybersecurity Architect – Senior Technical Advisor at AnaVation

- **Company:** AnaVation
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD
- **Compensation:** $215k–$230k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/anavationllc/820f505d-f640-4538-824d-48a8e60863e9

## 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: The Cybersecurity Architect – Senior Technical Advisor serves as the principal technical advisor supporting cybersecurity modernization, SIGINT integration, enterprise architecture, and acquisition initiatives across INSCOM-ACO mission programs. The position provides 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. Working collaboratively across Army, NSA Cybersecurity Directorate, ARCYBER, USCYBERCOM, acquisition organizations, and mission partners, the architect integrates cybersecurity policies, enterprise architectures, and emerging technologies into operational planning and execution. Through executive briefings, technical assessments, architecture recommendations, and strategic planning support, this role enables informed decision-making, accelerates secure capability delivery, and advances long- term cyber modernization objectives.

Required Qualifications:

- Clearance: U.S. Citizen, SCI cleared within last 2 years.
- Location: Full time on-site in Ft Meade, Maryland.
- Experience and knowledge:
- 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
- Experience and Knowledge :
- 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.

## About AnaVation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: AnaVation is a leading provider of investigative and intelligence collection, cloud and big data, and full spectrum cyber solutions to the U.S. federal government.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Partnership)
- **Headquarters**: Chantilly, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Charles Quillin (CEO) and Todd Graham (Co-Founder & Partner, Law Enforcement)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Big Data, Intelligence
- **Target customers**: U.S. federal government (civilian, defense, and intelligence communities)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "AnaVation will provide innovative solutions to our customers, a culture that engages our employees, and unmatched value to both."

## Products & Services
AnaVation delivers mission-critical services and solutions, primarily to the government, organized around key technical domains:
- **Investigative & Intelligence Collection**: Analytical and processing services for mission support.
- **Cloud & Big Data**: Engineering and architecture for secure cloud migration, data processing, and analytics.
- **Full Spectrum Cyber**: Offensive and defensive cybersecurity, including architecture, engineering, and operations.
- **Software & Systems Engineering**: Development of custom applications, systems integration, and lifecycle management.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (Private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue estimated between **$5M–$25M**.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Profile as a trusted partner to the U.S. federal government; partnership structure owned by founders/partners.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Headcount of approx. 151 employees (+4.4% YoY).
    - 2,432 LinkedIn followers (+20.1% yearly growth).
    - Named a **Washington Business Journal Best Places to Work winner for 11 consecutive years (2016–2026)**.
    - Strong talent pipeline from top defense contractors (Booz Allen Hamilton, Peraton, Leidos) and universities (George Mason University, University of Maryland).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Government Focus**: Specialized expertise in the "hard problems" of national security, intelligence, and defense.
- "**Idea of the Possible**" Culture: Emphasizes high-trust relationships, innovation, and solving complex technical challenges for customers.
- **Employee-Centric Model**: Founders focus on "taking care of employees and customers" as a core business philosophy.
- **Long-Term Stability**: A proven track record over a decade, with consistent recognition as a top workplace.

## Strategic Focus
- **Mission Success**: Continuously investing in "Innovation" and "Service Excellence" to solve customer challenges.
- **Workforce Development**: Prioritizing employee growth, technical skill development, and certifications.
- **Expanding Technical Capabilities**: Seeking talent in AI, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and software development to meet evolving national security needs.

## Why Work Here
- **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.

## Sources
1. [anavationllc.com - About](https://anavationllc.com/about/)
2. [anavationllc.com - Life at AnaVation](https://anavationllc.com/life-anavation/)
3. [anavationllc.com - Careers](https://anavationllc.com/careers/)
4. [LinkedIn – AnaVation LLC](https://linkedin.com/company/anavation-llc)
5. [Lever – AnaVation Job Board](https://jobs.lever.co/anavationllc)

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