Security Analyst

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 87,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and certification stipend

Degree program support

Job summary

Acuity is seeking a Security Analyst to support day-to-day cybersecurity operations for a U.S. Department of State mission.

The role involves monitoring security events, managing access, vulnerability tracking, and assisting with continuous monitoring, audits, and incident response. You'll work with cybersecurity engineers, cloud and system administrators, and government stakeholders to maintain a secure enterprise environment while supporting modernization across cloud, infrastructure, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in cybersecurity operations, information assurance, or security administration.
• Experience with Active Directory, user account management, group management, or access control administration.
• Experience with one or more SIEM or enterprise security monitoring platforms.
• Experience reviewing vulnerability scan results or supporting remediation activities.
• Familiarity with NIST RMF, FISMA, or other federal cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise security alerts, events, and system activity to identify potential security issues and elevate findings as appropriate.
• Review and manage user access requests, AD security groups, shared resource permissions, and privileged accounts per least-privilege principles.
• Conduct periodic user access reviews and entitlement reviews for appropriate access to systems, apps, and data.
• Review vulnerability scan results, track remediation activities, and coordinate with technical teams to resolve findings.
• Support continuous monitoring activities with security assessments, compliance reviews, and control validation.
• Assist with incident response by gathering information, documenting findings, and supporting investigations.
• Support security audits by collecting documentation, maintaining artifacts, and assisting with remediation tracking.
• Maintain security documentation, SOPs, and operational records.
• Prepare routine security reports, metrics, and status updates for leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, system admins, and application teams to improve security processes and modernization initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support customer mission objectives.

Skills

Security operations

Access control

Vulnerability management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS/Info Systems

Tools

Active Directory

SIEM platforms

Microsoft Defender

Splunk

Nessus

Qualys

Job description

Overview

Looking to make a difference and help protect critical government missions? Join Acuity's cybersecurity team supporting the U.S. Department of State. As a Security Analyst, you will support day-to-day cybersecurity operations by monitoring security events, managing user access, tracking vulnerabilities, supporting compliance activities, and assisting with continuous monitoring initiatives. Working alongside cybersecurity engineers, cloud engineers, system administrators, and government stakeholders, you will help maintain a secure enterprise environment while supporting modernization efforts across cloud, infrastructure, and applications.

Why Acuity?

Are you ready to use your expertise in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a real difference? Join Acuity, Inc., a technology consulting firm that supports federal agencies. We combine industry partnerships and long-term federal experience with innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor enterprise security alerts, events, and system activity to identify potential security issues and elevate findings as appropriate.
• Review and manage user access requests, Active Directory security groups, shared resource permissions, and privileged accounts in accordance with least-privilege principles.
• Conduct periodic user access reviews and entitlement reviews to ensure appropriate access to enterprise systems, applications, and data.
• Review vulnerability scan results, track remediation activities, and coordinate with technical teams to resolve security findings.
• Support continuous monitoring activities by assisting with security assessments, compliance reviews, and control validation efforts.
• Assist with incident response activities by gathering information, documenting findings, and supporting cybersecurity personnel during investigations.
• Support security audits by collecting documentation, maintaining audit artifacts, and assisting with remediation tracking.
• Maintain security documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational records.
• Prepare routine security reports, metrics, and status updates for program leadership and government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, and application teams to improve security processes and support enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of customer mission objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience supporting cybersecurity operations, information assurance, or security administration.
• Experience with Active Directory, user account management, group management, or access control administration.
• Experience working with one or more SIEM or enterprise security monitoring platforms.
• Experience reviewing vulnerability scan results or supporting vulnerability remediation activities.
• Familiarity with NIST RMF, FISMA, or other federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, or comparable cybersecurity certification.
• Experience supporting the U.S. Department of State or other federal civilian agencies.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, ServiceNow, Tenable Nessus, Qualys, or similar enterprise security tools.
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts, identity and access management (IAM), or continuous monitoring.
• Experience supporting Agile, DevSecOps, or enterprise IT modernization initiatives.

Clearance Requirement

Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance required.

About Acuity

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience.We’rea management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, whereyou’llhave the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impactfromday one.

WhyYou’llLove Working Here:

Grow Your Career, Your Way We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want.

Be Part of Something InnovativeYou’ll work oncutting-edgesolutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encouragesnew ideasand continuous improvement.

Thrive in a People-First CultureCollaboration, respect, and supportaren’tjust values—they’rehow weoperate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared.

Feel Valued and RewardedWe offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home.

Join an Award-Winning TeamOur employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors likeBest Places to Work(Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) andTop Workplaces(The Washington Post, 2022–2025).

Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Make Your Impact

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes.

Learn more:www.myacuity.com

Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Min

USD $87,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $194,000.00/Yr.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position represents Acuity's good faith estimate of the compensation for this job title at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, contract requirements, applicable labor categories, and, where applicable, contract award and funding.