--- title: 'Senior Systems Engineer at AnaVation' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-systems-engineer-anavation-huntsville-hw0ch74gnq3k' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Senior Systems Engineer at AnaVation - **Company:** AnaVation - **Location:** Huntsville, AL - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/anavationllc/73adcf84-cd7d-4d3f-86c7-b3317467a21d ## 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: - Four (4) year college degree in computer engineering. In lieu of education, ten (10) years of experience designing and implementing IT systems in a production environment. - Five (5) years' experience designing and implementing IT systems in a production environment. - Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) with a CI polygraph. - Ability to work onsite in Huntsville, AL Preferred Qualification: - Developing tools based on raw engineering work products and parsing of database structured data. - Leading system/server development projects involving multiple developers, as well as experience in generating requirements documentation. - Develop processes to validate performance metrics of systems. Use available COTS/GOTS software as applicable. - Systems/Equipment Installation and Implementation to include installation, configuration, implementation, and validation of installation of components. - Author and utilize scripting languages, mainly but not limited to PowerShell, to automate tedious, repetitive, and/or error prone tasks related to installation, configuration and management of IT systems and services. - Designing of systems via hypervisors and virtualization sub-systems. - Support a variety of networking, storage, virtualization, and other components that may span across multi-generational deployments. - Evaluate effectiveness of existing technologies. - Develop cloud (examples: Azure, AWS) infrastructure systems. - Develop on premise cloud (examples: Azure, AWS, OpenStack) infrastructure systems. - Add, configure, and manage Roles and Features on Microsoft Server (current Version). - Configure and monitor systems/servers utilizing Failover Cluster Manager tools. - Configure and monitor systems/servers utilizing Remote Server Administrative Tools (RSAT), Windows Admin Center and Azure Arc. Preferred Skills: - Microsoft (current Version) Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) - Microsoft’s System Center monitoring components/methods - Mass storage arrays and servers - Dell OpenManage essentials - Windows Server Update Services - Containers - Group Policy Management - SQL Server - Azure Stack ## 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. ## 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. 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