Anavationllc
Senior Cryptocurrency Engineer
Washington, DC · Senior
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About the role
- We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen.
- You will apply your advanced analytical expertise and subject‑matter knowledge to evaluate complex blockchain ecosystems, decentralized‑finance platforms, and illicit‑finance activity.
- Drawing on your substantial experience, you will independently plan and execute technical goals, shape analytic and investigative strategy, and provide mentorship or guidance to others when needed.
Responsibilities
- Develop algorithms, methods, and analytic workflows supporting seizure warrants, forensic audits, and financial‑crime investigations.
- Perform cyber target development, including identification and analysis of cyber‑enabled criminal networks, ransomware actors, intrusion sets, and threat‑finance structures.
- Assist with open‑source research, deep‑web/dark‑web analysis, social‑media analysis, electronic evidence review, and intelligence‑driven investigative support.
- Collaborate with cyber, forensic, financial‑crime, threat‑finance, and intelligence teams to support major federal investigations.
- Develop, deliver, and lead formal training events for government and cross‑agency partners.
- 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.
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in blockchain engineering, cryptocurrency forensics, digital‑asset security, cyber‑enabled financial investigations, or related areas.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related field.
- Experience with one or more blockchain analysis platforms (Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs, CipherTrace, or similar).
- Proficiency with one or more of smart contracts, Solidity, EVM internals, and blockchain APIs.
- Ability to conduct research using open‑source intelligence, domestic/international databases, corporate filings, and investigative datasets.
- Strong understanding of illicit‑finance typologies, obfuscation and anonymization methods, and laundering mechanisms.
- Demonstrated ability to produce formal investigative products.
- DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) suitability is required to begin support.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in related field
- Chainalysis Reactor Certification, TRM Forensics Certification, Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP), or equivalent.
- GIAC cybersecurity certifications (Security+, GCIA, GCED beneficial).
- Experience conducting technical/data analysis and tracing of cryptocurrency transactions through cyber/crypto data platforms.
- Experience producing all‑source, cybersecurity, or threat‑finance finished intelligence products.
- Experience in financial‑services environments, including compliance, asset management, wealth management, securities, or banking operations.
- Process‑improvement or reengineering experience supporting modernization of investigative workflows.
- Active DHS EOD suitability
Skills
- Work is mostly remote, with occasional visits to customer and/or corporate locations in DC/Northern Virginia.
- Remote status is subject to change at the customer's direction, but is expected to continue.
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
- Generous paid leave and holiday package
- Tuition and training reimbursement
Company info
- Be Challenged and Make a Difference
- In a world of technology, people make the difference.
- At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.
- We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
- 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!
Equal opportunity
- 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.
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