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Temporary Cyber Security Consultant Jobs in Reston, VA

J5 Consulting

Systems Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is anticipated within the Continental United States (CONUS). Join J5 Consulting and Grow Your Cybersecurity Career At J5, we're a team of innovators protecting ...

J5 Consulting

Systems Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is anticipated within the Continental United States (CONUS). _____ Join J5 Consulting and Grow Your Cybersecurity Career At J5, we're a team of innovators protecting ...

J5 Consulting

Data Scientist

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Temporary Duty travel will be outside the Continental United States as requested and approved by the Customer. Join J5 Consulting and Grow Your Cybersecurity Career At J5, we're a team of innovators ...

J5 Consulting

Data Scientist

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Temporary Duty travel will be outside the Continental United States as requested and approved by the Customer. Join J5 Consulting and Grow Your Cybersecurity Career At J5, we're a team of innovators ...

Ampcus Inc

Program Manager - Non-IT

Washington, DC · On-site

$130K - $131K/yr

... consulting services. They are seeking a temporary Platform Evaluation & Implementation Lead to ... Cybersecurity & Risk management, Testing, Forensics & Fraud services and human capital management.

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How much do temporary cyber security consultant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary cyber security consultant in Reston, VA is $65.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.76 and $79.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Cyber Security Consultant vs Penetration Tester?

AspectTemporary Cyber Security ConsultantPenetration Tester
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH (preferred)OSCP, CEH, GPEN
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, client sites, project-basedSecurity firms, in-house security teams, consulting
Industry UsageBroad cybersecurity projects, risk assessmentsSimulated attacks, vulnerability testing

Temporary Cyber Security Consultants provide broad cybersecurity expertise for various projects, including risk assessments and compliance. Penetration Testers focus specifically on identifying vulnerabilities through simulated attacks. While both roles require similar certifications and often work in similar environments, their core responsibilities differ, with consultants offering strategic advice and testers conducting technical security assessments.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Cyber Security Consultant job openings in Reston, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,215 per year, or $66 per hour.

Senior Microsoft Systems Administrator | Temporary

ford agency

Washington, DC • On-site

$40 - $55/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

The Ford Agency is searching for a Senior Microsoft Systems Administrator to join a leading association based in DC. This is an immediate opening for an IT professional with strong service desk and 365 administration experience who is available to start working right away.  This is an in-person temporary role, located in downtown DC and is expected to last at least 6 months with potential for permanent hire.

Responsibilities Include:
 • Support the daily operation of the IT service desk, ensuring resolution and positive user experience
 • Act as the primary 365 and Azure administrator
 • Configure user identities, and support Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams and Intune/Endpoint Manager policies to ensure a secure digital environment
 • Collaborate with leadership on cyber security best practices
 • Manage multi-factor authentication, conditional access, security gateways and ensure appropriate system level protections are in place
 • Provide AV and tech set up for virtual meetings as needed

Qualifications Include: 
 • 5+ years of IT service desk support
 • 365 & Azure administration experience
 • Experience managing security operations
 • Ability to work collaboratively with a team
 • Professional verbal and written communication skills
 
Compensation:
 •  $40 - $55/hr 

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.