On-Site Security Engineer—Vulnerability & Incident Response

Anakim Consulting; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anakim Consulting is expanding our team in Ashburn, VA, supporting a large federal agency. The Security Specialist will provide broad cybersecurity expertise across enterprise security domains, supporting security operations, risk mitigation, technical compliance, and architecture reviews.

Responsibilities include designing, deploying, and evaluating technical security controls, conducting vulnerability assessments, participating in incident response, and driving security automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship, no dual citizenship.
• Current DHS CBP Suitability or eligibility for DHS CBP EOD.
• Availability to work on-site in Ashburn, VA.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field.
• Certifications: Junior - Security+, CySA+, Network+; Mid/Senior - CISSP, CEH, CCSP, GIAC (GCIH/GCIA/GCED).

Responsibilities

• Design, install, configure, and maintain security mechanisms across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, testing oversight, and security control validations.
• Investigate incidents, analyze root causes, and drive containment and remediation.
• Participate in architecture reviews and design automation workflows for security operations.
• Develop security procedures, baseline documentation, and engineering guidance.

Skills

Vulnerability Management

SIEM/SOAR Administration

Network/Cloud Security

Endpoint Detection and Response

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Anakim Consulting is expanding our team in Ashburn, VA, supporting a large federal agency. The Security Specialist will provide broad cybersecurity expertise across enterprise security domains, supporting security operations, risk mitigation, technical compliance, and architecture reviews.

Responsibilities include designing, deploying, and evaluating technical security controls, conducting vulnerability assessments, participating in incident response, and driving security automation initiatives.