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Program Analyst

Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid

$90K - $100K/yr

Provide security support during Govt inspections and meetings. Assist in annual self-inspections ... Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT--empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions ...

Program Analyst

Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid

$90K - $100K/yr

Provide security support during Govt inspections and meetings. Assist in annual self-inspections ... Our expertise spans four core technology domains-Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity ...

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How much do cyber security govt jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber security govt in the United States is $132,962.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cyber Security Govt vs Cyber Security Analyst?

AspectCyber Security GovtCyber Security Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEHCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, defense, public sectorPrivate companies, consulting firms, government agencies
Employer & IndustryFederal, state, or local governmentCorporations, cybersecurity firms, government contractors
Job FocusProtecting government infrastructure and dataMonitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats

Both roles require similar certifications and often work in overlapping environments, especially within government sectors. However, Cyber Security Govt professionals focus on safeguarding public sector infrastructure, while Cyber Security Analysts typically work across various industries to identify and mitigate security threats.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in government cyber security roles?

Professionals in government cyber security roles often encounter challenges such as navigating strict regulatory requirements, handling sensitive or classified information, and adapting to evolving threats. They must also collaborate closely with other departments and sometimes external agencies to ensure cohesive security strategies. The pace of technological change and the need for ongoing training can make staying current a continual challenge, but these roles also offer a strong sense of purpose and opportunities for advancement within public service.

What are Cyber Security Government jobs?

Cyber Security Government jobs involve protecting government networks, systems, and data from cyber threats such as hacking, malware, and data breaches. Professionals in these roles may work for federal, state, or local agencies to develop security policies, monitor networks, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with regulations. Roles can include cybersecurity analyst, information security officer, incident responder, or policy advisor. These positions require a mix of technical skills, knowledge of government regulations, and often a security clearance. Working in this field helps safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive information.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cyber Security Government professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cyber Security Government professional, you need a solid background in information security, risk assessment, and compliance, usually supported by a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field, and relevant security clearances. Familiarity with tools like SIEM platforms, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and certifications such as CISSP or Security+ are commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex threats to non-technical stakeholders set top candidates apart. These skills and qualities are crucial to protecting sensitive government data and ensuring national security against evolving cyber threats.
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What states have the most Cyber Security Govt jobs? States with the most job openings for Cyber Security Govt jobs include:
Infographic showing various Cyber Security Govt job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,962 per year, or $63.9 per hour.
Cyber Security Specialist [2000E2]

Cyber Security Specialist [2000E2]

ProSidian Consulting

Washington, DC

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices.  We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.  With a reputation for its strong CONUS/OCONUS practice spanning six solution areas, ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Human Capital.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Cyber Security Specialist (SCA Code: -) in CONUS - Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland) to support an engagement for a cabinet-level department of the US Govt. concerned with the US' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material.  The Agency's Office of Enterprise Assessment (EA) provides leadership and Senior Managers with an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the Agency's policies and site performance in the areas of safeguards and security, cyber security, emergency management, environment, safety, health, and other critical functions as directed by the Secretary.  As the Agency Program Management Improvement Officer (PMIO), the EA Office supports priorities for maintaining a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent and reducing the threat of nuclear proliferation, overseeing the US' energy supply, carrying out the environmental clean-up from the Cold War nuclear mission, and supporting The Agency's 17 National Laboratories. 

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide technical and administrative support a "check and balance" function by objectively: 1) observing and reporting on the performance of Federal and contractor organizations' implementation of security and safety policies and programs, 2) applying enforcement actions to contractor organizations for poor performance in adhering to legally enforceable security and safety requirements, and 3) developing and delivering security and safety training programs that reflect best practices and lessons learned from EA independent assessments to enhance workforce performance.  This includes technical expertise to perform the effort for a full scope of oversight program and support activities for the enforcement and training programs in the areas of safeguards and security; cyber security; emergency management; and environment, safety, and health; as well as general and cross- cutting support.

This is a Engagement Team addition to the project.  Cyber Security Specialist Candidates shall work to support requirements for CLIN 1000: Management And Technical Crosscutting Activities (Time And Materials (T&M)) [For Activities Related To General And Cross-Cutting Support]

Qualifications

The Cyber Security Specialist shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position.  Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

Education:  For a position where a Bachelor's degree is required, a Master's degree can substitute for five years of relevant commercial or government experience.  A degree must be from an accredited college or university.  Applicant must possess at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, in such fields as an engineering discipline, business administration, security management, computer science, or information management. 

Experience:  Applicant must have at least 5 years of relevant cyber security-related experience, which includes at least 3 years of experience in conducting appraisals.  Applicant must have detailed knowledge of the Agency Missions, sites, facilities, operations, and organizational roles and responsibilities.  Applicant must demonstrate detailed knowledge in cyber security management programs, including classified and unclassified computer systems, broad working knowledge of state-of-the-art computer security applications, and familiarity with current and emerging information technologies as they apply to the protection of sensitive information. 

Applicant must be knowledgeable about computer network designs, penetration testing techniques, malware, Federal computer security requirements and techniques, national standards, and comparable industrial/commercial applications.  Applicant must have familiarity with a broad range of tools and techniques for network scanning, automated penetration testing, data encryption, and virus detection.  Applicant must have a good understanding of Agency mission objectives efforts and an ability to help line management identify solutions to complex problems. 

Applicant must have a demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and develop reports and presentations (verbal and written) that are understandable to a management audience.  The position requires an individual with excellent oral and written communications skills, and a proven ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment.

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

TRAVEL:  Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at the CONUS - Mid Atlantic Washington Metropolitan Area (Northern Virginia | Washington DC | Maryland)

  • U.S.  Citizenship Required
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
  • All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools -  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

 ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insu...

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About ProSidian Consulting

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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