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ActioNet

Cloud, cybersecurity, and agile software solutions

Cybersecurity Analyst

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$140k
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Silver Spring, MD, USA
HybridHybrid role; on-site 1–2 days per week.
CybersecuritySecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance

About the job

Requirements
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Information Assurance and information security concepts and requirements, including firewall policy, ports and protocols, cybersecurity, and Cybersafe.
  • Experience with CSAM or eMASS.
  • Knowledge of the Assessment and Authorization process and Risk Management Framework standards.
  • Experience in system and network vulnerability analysis.
  • Experience in risk assessment and risk mitigation analysis.
  • Knowledge of contingency planning.
  • Knowledge of Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guide requirements and their implementation and compliance process.
  • Knowledge of virtualization, networking, Windows and Linux operating systems, storage, and backup.
  • Strong oral communication and technical writing skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of United States Government Information Assurance security processes.
  • IAT Level II certification, or one of CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or SecurityX.
  • A bachelor's degree or AA/AS in Information Assurance or an InfoSec field, plus four years of experience.
Responsibilities
  • Provide senior technical analysis for Information Assurance and cybersecurity support efforts.
  • Perform in-depth analysis across technologies within the National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework Assessment and Authorization process.
  • Implement Risk Management Framework systems to achieve Authority to Operate accreditation.
  • Conduct security assessments of system security plans to help ensure they provide security controls that meet stated information-system security requirements.
  • Assess management, operational, and technical security controls employed within or inherited by information systems to determine their overall effectiveness.
  • Ensure compliance of security configurations for information technology systems and help provide clear processes and procedures for implementing and enforcing those configurations.
  • Support risk management by helping determine and assign risk impact ratings according to Information Assurance standards, guidelines, and methodologies.
  • Help develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones for information technology systems identified in the Risk Management Framework process and annual security assessments.
  • Assess the severity of weaknesses or deficiencies in information systems and their operating environments, recommend corrective actions, and prepare security assessment reports documenting assessment results and findings.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Tenable and BigFix.
  • ITIL v4 certification.
  • Tenable Certified Nessus Auditor certification.
  • Qualys Certified Specialist certification.
  • Rapid7 InsightVM certification.
  • ACAS Administrator certification.
  • SCAP Compliance Checker training.

About the company

ActioNet provides IT solutions focused on cloud-based services, cyber security, and agile software engineering. It helps clients design, implement, and manage secure cloud environments and software projects using agile methods and IT service management practices. The company combines technical expertise with rigorous process frameworks (CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC at Level 4, ISO 27001/20000/9001, HDI) and PMI/ITIL methodologies to deliver reliable, scalable IT services. It differentiates itself through its strong certifications, compliance standards, woman-owned status, recognized financial stability, and awards, alongside a client-centric, mission-focused approach. The company’s goal is to help customers achieve measurable outcomes by delivering secure, compliant, and efficiently managed IT solutions that align with their missions and budgets.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vienna, Virginia

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • NIWC Pacific award on September 15, 2026 expands Navy cyber delivery.
  • NASA SEWP VI win on June 22, 2026 opens broader federal buying channels.
  • Thirteenth straight Top Workplace recognition helps recruiting in the Washington market.

What critics are saying

  • ActioNet's revenue depends on DoD and civilian recompetes from 2026-2028.
  • Large primes can bundle adjacent work and squeeze ActioNet's margin.
  • A failed recompete at NASA or Navy would trigger immediate staffing cuts.

What makes ActioNet unique

  • NSA named ActioNet a CSfC Trusted Integrator on July 24, 2026.
  • ActioNet reached CMMC Level 2 and CMMI V3.0 Level 4 in 2026.
  • NASA SEWP VI and NIWC Pacific wins deepen ActioNet's federal access.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts

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