Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer

AnaVation
Chantilly, VA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with Microsoft Azure and regulated environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on Azure and regulated environment experience, aiming for security leadership roles.
    — “Growth and Development: The engineer is expected to develop increasing ownership of AnaVation's cloud and infrastructure environment.”
  • Individuals with a background in systems administration and a willingness to take on security responsibilities.
    — “Interest in developing toward a Deputy ISSM / system security support role.”
  • Professionals who can balance infrastructure management with compliance and security requirements.
    — “Ability to meet applicable U.S. Government and customer security requirements.”

Things to consider

  • The role may require a security clearance, which could be a barrier for some applicants.
    — “Active U.S. Government security clearance.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in a federal or DoD-related domain with specific compliance needs.
    — “Experience supporting DoD, federal, or other regulated environments.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Azure Government/GCC High and regulated environment compliance in your resume.
    — “Azure Government/GCC High experience.”
  • Showcase your ability to independently learn and take technical ownership in past roles.
    — “Ability to independently learn new technologies and progress from guided implementation to technical ownership.”
  • Emphasize your skills in system patching, hardening, and technical documentation.
    — “Experience with system patching, hardening, vulnerability remediation, configuration management, and technical documentation.”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with security frameworks like CMMC, NIST, or RMF in your interview prep.
    — “Familiarity with CMMC, NIST, RMF, STIGs, ISO, DCSA, or similar regulated-environment requirements.”
  • Position yourself as a candidate who can manage both infrastructure and security operations.
    — “The role also provides a development path toward Deputy ISSM responsibilities, including system security documentation.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful deployment and maintenance of cloud infrastructure
  • enhanced security measures
Typical background
5+ years of IT, systems administration, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Cloud InfrastructureNetworkingCybersecuritySystem Administration

Preferred

Azure Government/gcc High ExperienceCmmc, Nist, RMF, Stigs, ISO, DCSA

Stack & domain

Windows Systems AdministrationEntra ID IdentityIntune-managed EndpointsMicrosoft AzureMicrosoft 365Enterprise NetworkingSystem PatchingHardeningVulnerability RemediationConfiguration ManagementTechnical DocumentationPowershell Cloud AdministrationCMMCNISTRMFStigsISODCSADeputy ISSMSystem Security SupportTroubleshootingAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingIndependent LearningCollaborationM365Security+CybersecurityITSystems AdministrationInfrastructureNetworking

About the role

Original posting from AnaVation via Lever

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. 

Required Qualifications::

5+ years of IT, systems administration, infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, or related experience. 

Experience administering Windows systems, Entra ID identity, and Intune-managed endpoints. 

Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 technologies. 

Working knowledge of enterprise networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs, and firewalls. 

Experience with system patching, hardening, vulnerability remediation, configuration management, and technical documentation. 

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

Ability to independently learn new technologies and progress from guided implementation to technical ownership. 

Ability to meet applicable U.S. Government and customer security requirements. 

Desired Qualifications::

Azure Government/GCC High experience. 

Experience with PowerShell cloud administration. 

Familiarity with CMMC, NIST, RMF, STIGs, ISO, DCSA, or similar regulated-environment requirements. 

Interest in developing toward a Deputy ISSM / system security support role. 

Microsoft Azure/M365, Security+, or comparable technical certifications. 

Experience supporting DoD, federal, or other regulated environments. 

Active U.S. Government security clearance. 

Growth and Development:

The engineer is expected to develop increasing ownership of AnaVation's cloud and infrastructure environment. The role also provides a development path toward Deputy ISSM responsibilities, including system security documentation, weekly system reviews, continuous monitoring, technical control validation, policy and procedure maintenance, assessment support, and other recurring system-security activities under the direction of the IT Manager/ISSM. 

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.

Source: AnaVation careers (Lever)

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