Security Specialist

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

Security 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 Security Specialists provide broad technical and operational cybersecurity expertise across enterprise security domains. This role supports security operations, risk mitigation, technical compliance, and architecture reviews. Security Specialists are responsible for designing, deploying, and evaluating technical security controls, conducting vulnerability assessments, participating in incident response, and driving security automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Operations and Engineering: Design, install, configure, and maintain technical security mechanisms, tools, and defenses across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
• Assessment and Testing: Conduct technical security evaluations, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing oversight, and security control validations.
• Incident Response and Investigation: Investigate security incidents, policy violations, and anomalous activity; analyze root causes and execute containment and remediation measures.
• Architecture and Automation: Participate in security architecture reviews, identify security gaps, and design automation workflows to streamline security operations.
• Documentation and Technical Advice: Develop operational security procedures, technical baseline documentation, and security guidance for engineering and operational teams.

Requirements and Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship, no dual citizenship
• Current DHS CBP Suitability or eligibility to obtain secure access approval for DHS CBP EOD
• Availability to work on-site in Ashburn
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications:
  • Junior: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Network+
  • Mid/Senior: CISSP, CEH, CCSP, GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, or GCED)
• Technical Domains: Vulnerability Management, SIEM/SOAR Administration, Network/Cloud Security, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Incident Response.

Position level varies by role and related experience

Junior Specialist (1-3 years)

• Executes baseline vulnerability scanning and routine security monitoring tasks.
• Supports maintenance of security tools and documentation.
• Assists in initial investigations of security alerts and control evaluations.

Mid-Level Specialist (4-6 years)

• Conducts technical security testing, complex vulnerability analysis, and control evaluations.
• Configures security mechanisms and actively participates in incident response activities.
• Leads small technical security enhancement projects and architecture reviews.

Senior Specialist (7-10 years)

• Architects and implements complex technical security controls and automation solutions.
• Leads major incident response efforts and complex security gap analyses.
• Defines technical security standards and provides cross-domain security consulting.

#SecuritySpecialist #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #SecOps #VulnerabilityManagement #IncidentResponse #CISSP #SecurityPlus #PublicTrust #DHS #AshburnVA #GovCon #CyberSecurityJobs #Hiring #NowHiring #TechJobs

Employment Details

Full-Time

This position offers a full-time W2 salary plus eligibility to participate in the company's benefits program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Anakim Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About the Organization

Anakim Consulting is a privately held small company that provides growth opportunities for employees. Come join our team!

This position is currently accepting applications.