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Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Summary

Design and implement cybersecurity controls for DoD systems, integrating RMF, Zero Trust, and DevSecOps practices across cloud-native and containerized environments.

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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 highly motivated Information Systems Security Engineer(ISSE) to support a high-visible contract and will be responsible for delivering cybersecurity engineering, secure software development, DevSecOps integration, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation across Department of Defense. The ISSE will serve as an embedded cybersecurity engineer working alongside Government engineers, Cyber Operations Teams (COT), Cyber Penetration Teams (CPT), software developers, cloud engineers, and DevSecOps personnel to engineer, implement, automate, and continuously improve cybersecurity controls supporting mission applications and cloud services. This position supports secure capability delivery across multiple value streams and classification levels while enabling Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO), Zero Trust, and cloud-native cybersecurity initiatives.

Position Responsibilities: The Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) provides cybersecurity engineering expertise throughout the system development lifecycle by designing, implementing, testing, and sustaining security controls that enable secure software delivery within agile and DevSecOps environments.

Responsibilities include:

  • Integrate cybersecurity requirements into cloud-native applications, Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized workloads throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Engineer and implement security controls supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization, Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO), and continuous monitoring objectives.
  • Identify, assess, and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities through vulnerability management, security engineering, and technical risk mitigation activities.
  • Design and implement Zero Trust security architectures, container hardening, and cloud security best practices across mission environments.
  • Collaborate daily with Government leadership, Cyber Operations Teams (COT), Cyber Penetration Teams (CPT), software developers, cloud engineers, and cybersecurity assessors to integrate security into Agile and DevSecOps workflows.
  • Support cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing, security control validation, and remediation of assessment findings.
  • Implement and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), security baselines, and secure configuration standards across development, testing, staging, production, and classified environments.
  • Evaluate cybersecurity risks and develop technical security solutions that balance mission requirements with enterprise security objectives.
  • Implement cybersecurity automation, improving engineering efficiencies, and strengthening the overall security posture.
  • Enable the delivery of resilient, mission-ready software capabilities that support secure operations and accelerate capability delivery to the warfighter.
  • Serve as the cybersecurity lead supporting all contract value streams.

Required Qualifications:

  • 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, Engineering, Information Technology, or related 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 or Intelligence Community cybersecurity missions.
  • Nine or more years of cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, RMF, DevSecOps, or cloud security experience.
  • Experience implementing cybersecurity controls within cloud-native or containerized environments.
  • Experience supporting RMF implementation and security engineering activities.
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, RMF, STIG implementation, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.
  • Experience integrating cybersecurity into Agile software development environments.
  • Experience supporting Kubernetes, OpenShift, containers, or cloud platforms.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Clearance: TS/SCI w/CI Poly
  • Education: Advanced degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Assurance, or related field.
  • Certification: One or more of the following: CISSP, Sec+, CASP, CySA, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP).
  • Experience an Knowledge:
  • Nine or more years supporting DoD cybersecurity engineering missions.
  • Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures.
  • Experience supporting Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO).
  • Experience securing Kubernetes, OpenShift, containers, or cloud-native platforms.
  • Experience implementing DevSecOps security automation and Infrastructure-as-Code.
  • Experience supporting IL4/IL5/IL6 cloud environments.
  • Experience supporting Cyber Operations Teams or penetration testing organizations.
  • Experience supporting software factory environments across multiple security domains.
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.

What this application asks

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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, GitHub URL, Other website

  • Home address written answer
  • email written answer
  • Are you Legally Authorized to Work in the United States? In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire choose one · optional
  • Have you ever been granted security clearance by a U.S. Federal Government Agency? If yes, please state the level of clearance and Granting Agency Name. written answer
  • What is your expected salary range? written answer
  • EDUCATION: Please provided School Name, Dates Attended, Major, Degree Earned for all schools attended. written answer
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Using a separate section for each position, describe in detail all work experience including periods of unemployment. Resumes may not be substituted in lieu of completing the following employment information. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer · optional
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer · optional
  • PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: List three professional references (other than those listed as current/former supervisor) that we may contact: Please provide Name, Relationship, Phone Number and email. written answer
  • PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND INITIAL EACH PARAGRAPH BEFORE SIGNING I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. choose one · optional
  • I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background [, driving record][, credit history] and other matters related to my suitability for employment. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize AnaVation, LLC and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked “May we contact?” of this application as “No”) for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. choose one · optional
  • I understand employment with AnaVation, LLC is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, my employment with AnaVation, LLC will not conflict with, or result in the violation of, breach of, or default under, any contract, agreement or understanding that I am a party to or am bound by, other than those I have disclosed in this application, if any. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, my employment with AnaVation, LLC will not violate any non-solicitation, non-competition or other similar covenant or agreement I have with any of my prior employers, other than those I have disclosed in this application, if any. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, I will report to my supervisor, a representative of HR or other member of management, if I am ever harassed or discriminated against by someone in the company or if I ever become aware of any unethical behavior by any employee. choose one · optional
  • I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at will, with or without cause, by either party (AnaVation, LLC or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Additionally, I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of AnaVation, LLC, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of AnaVation, LLC has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by the Chief Executive Officer or an authorized representative. choose one · optional
  • I certify that all of the above information is true and complete, and I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify you from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination regardless of the time elapsed before discovery. Note: An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with AnaVation, LLC's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a consent to conduct a background investigation. MY SIGNATURE IS EVIDENCE THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENTS._ Applicant's signature (selecting yes below is equivalent to a handwritten signature) choose one · optional
  • Are you able to work full-time on-site in San Antonio, TX and reside within commuting distance by your start date? choose one
  • Do you hold a US Government Top Secret Clearance or Above? choose one

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