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Information Assurance Specialist

AnaVation
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2026

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:

The Information Assurance/Security Engineer will provide security engineering and information assurance support to the Government’s Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) and Authority to Connect (ATC) for mission applications and services. Designs, develops, monitors and documents security controls, security testing, security reporting, and plan of actions and milestones (POA&Ms) throughout systems and application lifecycles in support of mission systems.

Provides security engineering design inputs, security design reviews, and security best practices as part of technical and

change requests.

Configures and validates secure systems, physical controls, and tests security products and systems to detect security

weaknesses.

Maintains XACTA security records for supported systems.

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Required Qualifications:
  • Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
  • Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science or related
  • technical field plus 5-7 years of Cyber Security/Operations support
  • Certifications: DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification (CCNA-Security, CySA , CND, Security ).
  • Demonstrated Experience and Expertise:
  • Documenting network schemas and cyber operation tool solutions.
  • Knowledgeable regarding compliance with: ICD 503, FISMA, OMB, NIST, and DoD (8150.01 March 12, 2014) [Risk Management Framework and Cyber Network Defense…], and other mandated security regulations and standards.
  • Knowledge and experience with managing and monitoring compliance with Privileged User Access (PUA), Data Transfer Access (DTA), and Removable Media Custodian (RMC) privileges, forms, and signatures.
  • Support to vulnerability management, patching, information assurance and/or ATO process for Classified DoD or IC environments.
  • Demonstrated documentation writing for security plans, tests, and reports.
  • Must demonstrate strong teamwork, communication (both verbal and written), and presentation skills.
  • Must demonstrate strong initiative to accept new technical challenges in complex security engineering assignments


Required Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field plus 3 years of Cyber Security/Operations support
  • Certifications: CySA
  • Experience supporting full lifecycle A&A process for classified DoD or IC infrastructure and application service delivery.
  • Experience leading an ATO process through XACTA tool.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Agile software development
  • Experience working with cross domain solutions
  • Proven experience providing mechanisms to improve governance and support of IA functions for the customer enterprise.


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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.

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