Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) at AnaVation (San Antonio, TX)
AnaVation· San Antonio, TX·
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: U.S. Citizen, TS/SCI cleared within last 2 years; CI Polygraph within last 5 years
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
- Certification: One or more of the following: CISSP, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty or Equivalent DoD 8140 certification
- Location: Full-time on-site in San Antonio, TX.
- Experience and knowledge:
- Nine or more years supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community cybersecurity missions.
- Nine or more years of cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, RMF, DevSecOps, or cloud security experience.
- Experience implementing cybersecurity controls within cloud-native or containerized environments.
- Experience supporting RMF implementation and security engineering activities.
- Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, RMF, STIG implementation, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.
- Experience integrating cybersecurity into Agile software development environments.
- Experience supporting Kubernetes, OpenShift, containers, or cloud platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clearance: TS/SCI w/CI Poly
- Education: Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Assurance, or related field.
- Certification: One or more of the following: CISSP, Sec+, CASP, CySA, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).
- Experience an Knowledge:
- Nine or more years supporting DoD cybersecurity engineering missions.
- Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures.
- Experience supporting Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO).
- Experience securing Kubernetes, OpenShift, containers, or cloud-native platforms.
- Experience implementing DevSecOps security automation and Infrastructure-as-Code.
- Experience supporting IL4/IL5/IL6 cloud environments.
- Experience supporting Cyber Operations Teams or penetration testing organizations.
- Experience supporting software factory environments across multiple security domains.
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.