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AnaVation

Location:
United States, Washington, DC

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

AnaVation is looking for a Security Engineer to assist the client leadership with system security engineering and administration. The ideal candidate will be comfortable engaging with client leadership on a regular basis and interacting with senior level team members.

Job Responsibility:

Perform system administration for security tools such as vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable SC/IO, Burpsuite), EDR tools (e.g., Crowdstrike), SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk) and other security tools (e.g., McAfee (NSM), GRC tool (CSAM))
Perform system administration tasks to include audit and log management, availability monitoring and remediation, account management and access reviews, and configuration update scheduling and performance
Perform application updates and patches to security tools
Conducting, managing, and scheduling vulnerability scans
Understanding and advising the client regarding critical application data and vulnerability points, coordinating with industry partners to advise the government regarding those security vulnerabilities, and providing recommendations and advice on incident response and recovery plans
Providing Incident Response (IR) activities to includes triage, investigating, interviewing, resolving, and reporting on events. Creating, updating, and/or revising the IR Playbook and IR Plan
Promoting information security awareness across the program, ensuring security controls and processes are implemented, and developing appropriate security-related documentation
Presenting vulnerability analysis to system admins, system owners, and leadership
Complying with the CRM and DOJ program management guidance for new and decommissioned tools
Being the POC during security audits that pertain to vulnerability scanning and analysis.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of twelve (12) years of hands-on relevant experience is required
8 years of experience in information system engineering and configuration management
5 years of experience in system security analysis and implementation and secure system engineering or design
Excellent communication skills
Hands on experience with: Security monitoring and evaluation, including audits, assessment, and risk management
Splunk
Tenable
Nessus
Bigfix
Crowdstrike
McAfee
Web App Scanning tools (e.g., Burpsuite)
Microsoft Excel and other MS Office Products
Able to deliver and present vulnerability analysis to a wide range of audience (i.e., system admins, system owners, leadership)
Involvement in security audits as the go to POC for scanning and vulnerability analysis
Familiarity with: Linux (RHEL 7/8), Windows Operating Systems, and Oracle/SQL Databases
Agile Methodologies
GRC Tools (e.g., CSAM)
Certifications: Security +
Strong desire to learn, grow and is highly motivated
This position requires an Active Secret clearance.

Nice to have:

Knowledgeable on different cloud providers: AWS, Azure, Oracle, GCP
Understanding of cloud systems and security tools
Certifications: CISSP

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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