Rise Technical Recruitment Limited

IT Security Analyst (Hybrid – Herndon, VA)

Hands-on security role protecting critical systems and data. Work onsite with real impact across security engineering, vulnerability testing, and compliance.

QUICK FACTS

• Location / Onsite-Hybrid: Herndon, VA – Onsite (minimum 3 days/week; up to 5 days as needed)
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (Sunday–Saturday workweek)
• Duration / Contract Type: ~12 months (2,088 hours), contingent
• Citizenship / Clearance: Ability to obtain security clearance required
• Pay: Competitive

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to protect information systems and data
• Identify security risks and develop mitigation plans
• Implement and support security tools, controls, and architectures
• Perform infrastructure-level and application-level vulnerability testing and auditing
• Support system, network, and application security initiatives
• Assist with security compliance activities and documentation
• Support security awareness and training initiatives
• Collaborate with technical teams on secure design and implementation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience in security engineering
• Strong experience with system and network security
• Experience with authentication mechanisms and security protocols
• Working knowledge of cryptography concepts and implementations
• Experience implementing security solutions in production environments
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability testing and security auditing
• Ability to work onsite in Herndon, VA at least 3 days/week (and up to 5 days as needed)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience evaluating and recommending new or emerging security tools
• Experience developing or delivering security training or awareness programs
• Experience interpreting or developing security policies and procedures
• Prior leadership or coordination experience on security initiatives

COMPLIANCE / ELIGIBILITY

• Ability to obtain security clearance required
• Onsite requirement: Must work onsite in Herndon, VA a minimum of 3 days per week and support up to 5 days if required
• Education required: Bachelor's degree in a technical field
• Clearance: Ability to obtain required
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through Indeed with your resume. Qualified candidates meeting all eligibility requirements will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $95,000.00 - $112,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• security/cybersecurity: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Herndon, VA 20171 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Herndon, VA 20171