Cyber Risk Management Specialist

Anakim Consulting Incorporated; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Anakim Consulting is expanding our team to support a large federal agency in Ashburn, VA. Our Cyber Risk Management Specialists lead enterprise cybersecurity risk management activities, evaluating threat environments and aligning posture with risk management frameworks.

This on-site role requires DHS Suitability Public Trust and offers opportunities to drive governance and executive risk reporting. Key responsibilities include risk assessment, RMF implementation, remediation tracking, and

Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment and Analysis: Perform comprehensive cyber risk assessments, analyze threat landscapes, quantify security risks across systems and programs.
• Framework Implementation: Apply and maintain RMF, policies, methodologies, and risk registers.
• Mitigation and Tracking: Evaluate control efficacy, formulate remediation strategies, track efforts across units.
• Reporting and Governance: Compile risk data into executive dashboards, briefings, and strategic reports for decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, compliance, and leadership to ensure risk-informed decisions.

Job description

Position Overview

Anakim Consulting is expanding our team supporting a large federal agency. Our Cyber Risk Management Specialists lead and execute enterprise cybersecurity risk management activities. These roles are responsible for evaluating threat environments, performing risk assessments, analyzing technical and operational controls, and aligning organizational posture with risk management frameworks. Higher-level roles drive strategic enterprise risk initiatives, establish governance methodologies, and provide executive risk reporting.

Cyber Risk Management Specialist

Ashburn, VA 20147

Location: 100% On-Site

Security: DHS Suitability Public Trust

Multiple Openings!

Position Overview

Anakim Consulting is expanding our team supporting a large federal agency. Our Cyber Risk Management Specialists lead and execute enterprise cybersecurity risk management activities. These roles are responsible for evaluating threat environments, performing risk assessments, analyzing technical and operational controls, and aligning organizational posture with risk management frameworks. Higher-level roles drive strategic enterprise risk initiatives, establish governance methodologies, and provide executive risk reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment and Analysis: Perform comprehensive cyber risk assessments, analyze threat/vulnerability landscapes, and quantify security risks across systems and programs.
• Framework Implementation: Apply and maintain enterprise Risk Management Frameworks (RMF), policies, methodologies, and risk registers.
• Mitigation and Tracking: Evaluate control efficacy, formulate risk mitigation strategies, and track remediation efforts across organizational units.
• Reporting and Governance: Synthesize technical risk data into executive dashboards, briefings, and strategic reports to guide organizational decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with system engineering, compliance, and leadership teams to ensure risk-informed architectural and operational decisions.