84 it security specialist jobs at 53 companies in Herndon, VA
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IT Security Specialist II
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States
$110k-$140k/yrHybridFull Time
GAMA-1 Technologies: Provides IT, cloud, and security services to federal agencies.
4+ YOE4+ years IT security experience with federal systems, knowledge of NIST RMF and federal cybersecurity standards, security assessment and vulnerability management skills, proficiency with security tools and Microsoft Office.
NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, FIPS, Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project
KMS Solutions: Technical engineering and management services for defense programs.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, DoD 8570.01M IAT/IAM Level II certification, operating systems certification, RMF and A&A experience, eMASS experience, and ability to obtain Secret clearance.
Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, CNSSI 1253, ACAS, SCAP, Nmap, eMASS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Assessment Reports
AttainX: Provides IT, cybersecurity, and program management services to federal agencies.
5+ YOEMinimum 5 years pentesting; AWS/Azure/On-Prem; 5+ years with security tools; CISSP/CISA/GCIH/GSNA/CEH/CGRC/SCNP/SCNA within 6 months; US citizen; Moderate Public Trust clearance.
Burp Suite, Metasploit, Wireshark, Tenable Security Center, ArcSight, IBM BigFix
L3Harris TechnologiesNYSE: LHX: Aerospace and defense providing mission-critical technology solutions.
6+ YOEActive Top Secret clearance; bachelor\u0002s degree with 6+ years (or grad degree with 4+ years, or 10+ years experience); experience with Windows, VMware, RHEL, automation and security frameworks; ability to lift 30\u000250 lbs.
CapgeminiEuronext Paris: CAP: Provides global business and technology transformation consulting services.
10+ YOEU.S. citizen eligible for government clearance, Bachelor's in CS/IT or equivalent, 10+ years RMF experience, 5+ years IAM experience, DoD 8570 IAM Level III, experience with SailPoint/ServiceNow/Imperva, strong analytical and presentation skills.
Delaware Nation Industries: Provides IT and professional services to government agencies.
6+ YOE6+ years IT specialist experience; knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office; security clearance required; strong troubleshooting, communication, and ability to work flexible hours and lift equipment.
Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Webex, MDM
OCT Consulting: Provides management and technology consulting services to federal agencies.
7+ YOE7+ years A&A experience, proficient in NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53/800-53A, hands-on with STIG and CIS benchmarks, vulnerability scanning, Microsoft Excel, bachelor's or equivalent, relevant security certifications, US citizen, SECRET clearance.
NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, STIG, CIS benchmarks, Microsoft Excel
Five Stones Research Corporation: Providing engineering, IT, and program management services to defense agencies.
10+ YOEDoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain), U.S. citizenship, Master’s in STEM +10 years IT experience or Bachelor's in STEM +15 years, RMF/cybersecurity expertise, ability to lead teams and provide daily supervision.
Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Security)
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$144k-$187k/yrOnsiteFull Time
U.S. Marshals Service: U.S. federal agency providing judicial security and fugitive apprehension.
1+ YOERequires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, IT security program management, secure enterprise requirements, technical documentation, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Microsoft Solutions Architect Expert, AWS, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security, CISSP, USA Hire
AC&T: Distributes petroleum products and provides HVAC and commercial services.
3+ YOEThree years of IT experience required; requires Windows, mobile, Microsoft 365, networking, troubleshooting, hardware/software support, communication, and information security skills.
Windows 10, Windows 11, iOS, Android, Microsoft 365, Microsoft SharePoint, Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025, SQL Server, Scale Computing, Hyper-V, Microsoft Excel, VBA, MS SQL, Sage Applications, Point-of-Rental, AWE ESys, PetroSoft, VoIP
IT Specialist (Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)/Cloud)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$122k-$158k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Department of Homeland Security: Federal agency providing national security and public safety services.
GS-13 cybersecurity experience required, including cybersecurity program planning, CISO leadership, security assessments, cloud architecture and security, and knowledge of FISMA, NIST, CNSSI, and OMB requirements.
FISMA, NIST, CNSSI, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), USA Hire, USAJOBS
Defense Media Activity: Provide news and entertainment to US military personnel.
1+ YOERequires one year of specialized IT security experience, proficiency in four IT competencies, and an advanced DCWF certification such as CISSP, CISM, GICSP, GCIP, GRID, or a cybersecurity master's degree.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53, eMass, CISSP, CISM, Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection Certification (GCIP), GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID), Cloud Security, CCNP Security, CYSA+, CASP+, PenTest, ACAS
Sr IT Security/Vulnerability Management Specialist
Bethesda, Maryland, United States
HybridFull Time
Advanced Acoustic Concepts: Provides advanced engineering and cybersecurity solutions for defense applications.
Lead vulnerability management lifecycle using Tenable.sc, Tenable.io, Nessus Manager, and Nessus scanners; analyze and prioritize remediation; ensure FISMA/FedRAMP compliance; support incident response. On-site 3-5 days/week.
DHS Office of Inspector General: Provides independent oversight of Department of Homeland Security operations.
1+ YOESecret clearance required. Support secure configuration and management of enterprise IT and cloud infrastructure; apply cybersecurity policies; 1+ year specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 required.
Defense Logistics Agency: Manages the global supply chain for the Department of Defense.
1+ YOEOne year of specialized cybersecurity experience equivalent to GS-13, including cybersecurity architecture, ICS/OT, Zero Trust, security controls, risk governance, testing, and mitigation strategies.
Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT), Zero Trust, USA Hire, USAJOBS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
U.S. Department of the Navy: Provides national security through naval and maritime defense operations.
1+ YOESpecialized experience conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, developing contingency and disaster recovery plans, participating in network and systems design, planning security evaluations/audits, and promoting cybersecurity practices.
Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, United States
$144k-$197k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division: Develops and integrates advanced naval warfare and weapon systems.
1+ YOEOne year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-03 designing enterprise applications, data architectures, workflows, cloud migrations, secure low-code tools, databases, analytics, SharePoint, and access controls.
Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft Dataverse, Power BI, Power Query, SQL, SQL Server, Azure SQL, Git, Microsoft Entra ID, SharePoint, USA Hire, Structured Interview
Washington or Huntsville or Redstone Arsenal or McLean
$60k-$145k/yrOnsiteFull Time
RenXTech: Technical and analytical support for national security missions.
1+ YOEProvide technical support for telecommunications and data communications systems; evaluate equipment specifications; assist with design, development and installation of data transmission systems; develop operations processes. High school required; Security+ and Network+ preferred.