Principal Cybersecurity Engineer

AnaVation, LLC
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short term disability, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
Feb 19, 2025
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. Come join our team and make a difference every day! AnaVation is seeking an experienced Principal Cybersecurity Engineer. The successful candidate will serve as part of a team of information and cyber security professionals, leading technical initiatives and working directly with customer stakeholders to accomplish project objectives. The selected candidate will have hands-on experience across a wide range of information security domain areas, including security compliance, information security policy, monitoring, analysis, incident response, cyber threat intelligence, and architectures. Architectures. Key responsibilities may include some or all of the following: * Provide technical oversight of team activities; provide hands-on technical support leveraging domain expertise * Ensure IT systems meet compliance requirements * Prepare risk profiles, ATO and ATT packages; Privacy and Security Assessments, Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&Ms), Incident Response Plans (IRPs), MOUs, etc. * Perform vulnerability scans and penetration testing, incident response, coordination, and any needed remediation * Deploy and maintain Security Incident and Even Management (SIEM) platform for log collection, retention, and analysis * Prepare any necessary documentation, training, and related materials This position is on-site with our customer in the Washington, DC and/or Bluemont, VA areas. Required Qualifications: Six or more years of experience in relevant fields, with five (5) years of experience managing large security-focused projects and programs as the authorized interface with government management personnel. Knowledge of best practices in the management of personnel and resources for directing security programs. Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Understanding of Federal and National Security compliance and IT security and privacy laws, rules, regulations, and requirements, such as the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), DISA STIGs, etc. Expertise and experience with one or more of the areas listed in the key responsibilities Experience with cybersecurity tools such as Splunk, Trellix, Tenable Nessus, Burp Suite, or SCCM Experience with Security Incident and Even Management (SIEM) platforms and related activities Knowledge and experience with large scale IT system deployments and/or IT operational support in the public sector; cybersecurity deployments and operations of primary interest. Understanding of Zero Trust concepts and implementation Active Top Secret Clearance Desired Qualifications: At least one of the following certifications (additional preferred): ISC2 CISSP CISSP-ISSMP GIAC GCPM ISACA CISM Related security certification(s) 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!