AnaVation

Cybersecurity Architect/Engineer

AnaVation · San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX Posted 2026-08-10
Type
Full-time
Experience
8+ yr

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.

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.

  • 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, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, or related technical 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 cybersecurity or cloud security missions.
  • Nine or more years implementing cloud security solutions within AWS, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or containerized environments.
  • Experience supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO), and Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO).
  • Experience integrating cybersecurity into Agile, SAFe, and DevSecOps software delivery environments.
  • Experience developing and maintaining authorization artifacts and supporting Bodies of Evidence (BOE).
  • Experience implementing Zero Trust security architectures and cloud-native security controls.
  • Experience supporting vulnerability management, STIG implementation, security automation, and continuous monitoring.
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI guidance, DoD cybersecurity policy, and enterprise cloud security principles.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior Government leadership.
  • Clearance: TS/SCI w/CI Poly
  • Education: Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or related field.
  • Certification: One or more of the following: CCSP, AWS Advanced Networking, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Experience an Knowledge:
  • Nine or more years supporting Department of Defense cybersecurity engineering or enterprise cloud environments.
  • Experience supporting software factories and enterprise DevSecOps ecosystems.
  • Experience implementing Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO).
  • Experience supporting Kubernetes, OpenShift, Iron Bank, and hardened container environments.
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm, GitOps, Kustomize).
  • Experience supporting IL4, IL5, or IL6 cloud environments.
  • Experience supporting Cyber Operations Teams (COT), Cyber Penetration Teams (CPT), or Security Control Assessors.
  • Familiarity with mission architecture and secure software supply chain initiatives.
  • Experience supporting multiple Combatant Commands, military services, or Intelligence Community organizations.
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