Sr. Systems Security Engineer

About the role

AnaVation is seeking a Senior Systems Security Engineer/System Administrator to support the customer with engineering and administrative tasks. The role involves working closely with client leadership and senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on engineering, administration, and securing of multiple operating systems (Windows, RHEL, Unix variants).
• Apply DISA STIGs across diverse vendor technologies, including virtualization platforms (VMWare, Hyper-V), cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and enterprise applications.
• Manage patching, audit logs, availability monitoring, account management, and configuration updates.
• Contribute to the design and development of secure system architectures, ensuring compliance with security frameworks and standards.
• Evaluate, implement, and document security architecture solutions.
• Ensure technical compliance with security frameworks and regulations.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and remediate findings.
• Collaborate with ISSOs, Assessors, System Owners, and other stakeholders to implement security controls.
• Support security assessments, audits, and accreditation/authorization (ATO) activities.
• Document security configurations and compliance evidence.
• Troubleshoot and resolve security-related technical issues.
• Advise clients on critical application data and vulnerability points, and provide incident response and recovery recommendations.
• Present vulnerability analysis to system owners and leadership.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in information system engineering and configuration management.
• 5 years of experience in control implementation and secure system engineering or design.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with security monitoring, audits, assessments, and risk management.
• Experience with SIEM tools, vulnerability scanning tools, EDR tools, Active Directory administration, virtualization platforms, and server virtualization.
• Expertise in batch, bash, and/or PowerShell scripting.
• Able to deliver and present security compliance to a wide range of audiences.
• Knowledge of different cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Oracle, Google Cloud Platform).
• Networking experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• CompTIA Server+, Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google), Network+, CCNA, RHCSA, Azure (AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-500, AZ-305), AWS Solutions Architect certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Linux (RHEL 7/8), Windows Operating Systems, and Oracle/SQL Databases.
• Agile Methodologies.
• Experience with GRC Tools (e.g., CSAM).

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.
• 401(k) 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 a leader in solving complex technical challenges for the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We offer a challenging environment, a top-notch work atmosphere, and a collaborative team.

Pay

The estimated annual salary for this position ranges from $145,278 to $147,780.