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Sr. Security Architect

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CISSP-ISSAP, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SANS, other cloud certifications. Benefits Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and depend

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Security ArchitectCybersecurity
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:
AnaVation is seeking a Sr. Security Architect with a Cloud focus for our mission critical customer in Washington, DC. You will be a valuable member of an exceptional team providing security expertise on high priority projects.
 
Daily duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Develop, design, and implement cloud security strategies, policies, and best practices.
  • Identify security risks, areas of weakness, and specify/plan for the security tools needed to respond to security threats and breaches.
  • Establish strategic security architecture direction for cloud service adoption that are aligned with overall business strategy.
  • Evaluate the existing enterprise architecture with the progress of cloud integration. Create and build solutions, processes and best practices for identity and access management, encryption keying (PKI, SSH), auditing and logging, continuous monitoring, network connectivity and other focused areas of cloud security architecture.
  • Perform Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) researching product and strategy options and presenting recommendations and analysis to government leadership.
  • Develop solutions to a variety of moderate to complex security problems.
  • Promote a collective awareness of present and emerging security threats and risks and openly communicate that with client leadership. - Identify and assess attack vectors and create solutions to mitigate those threats and risks.
  • Identify and develop new cloud architecture standards for secure cloud adoption. Work with key client stakeholders to gain approval.
  • Develop architecture roadmaps for delivering new capabilities for multiple managed dependencies.
  • Provide guidance on critical initiatives, encompassing areas such as Zero Trust, control automation, authentication enhancements, and log management, among others.
  • Review and/or create documentation, processes, and technical procedures to identify and recommend opportunities for improvement.
  • Work alongside cross-functional teams to design diverse security controls and facilitate their translation into engineering implementation.
  • Maintain awareness of new technologies and trends and bring solutions to the client.
  • Able to work independently with minimal guidance.
  • Other related duties assigned by the program manager and government leadership.
This position is currently hybrid (2 days per week on site at the customer location in DC) but is subject to change at the customer’s direction.
  • 8+ years of experience with designing, testing, and deploying complex Cybersecurity solutions in an enterprise environment.
  • 8+ years of experience in networking and endpoint security architecture.
  • Security Architect experience with a focus in IT cloud solutions.
  • Possess advanced technical proficiency.
  • FedRAMP and Cloud experience (e.g., Azure, AWS, Oracle (OCI))
  • Ability to evaluate agency environments for security improvements.
  • Knowledgeable on various security-related NIST publications (e.g., SP 800-53r5, SP 800-18r1, etc.)
  • Knowledge of zero-trust security architecture.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a customer Top Secret (TS) clearance required. Qualified candidates can be sponsored for this clearance and must obtain their interim TS within six months of their date of hire.
  • Certifications: CISSP required.
  • Knowledge of Splunk.
  • FISMA/FedRAMP responsibilities of cloud systems.
  • Implement security controls (NIST 800-53) for cloud-based systems (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), perform self-assessments, create and gather supporting artifacts, and prepare Authority to Operate (ATO) packages for client approval.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Desirable certifications: CISSP-ISSAP, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SANS, other cloud certifications.
  • 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.

    Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Washington, United States
    Hybrid — some on-site time required
    Who can apply
    US

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    Posted
    May 21, 2026
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    May 21, 2026
    Last seen
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