Cyber Technical Lead - Job Listing

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS034, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Serve as the primary cybersecurity technical lead for the contract, ensuring compliance with Homeland Security policies and directives.
- Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, frameworks, and policies to enhance the security posture of critical systems.
- Oversee security risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and threat intelligence activities.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to cybersecurity engineers and analysts.
- Lead security architecture reviews and technical assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security requirements align with business and operational needs.
- Support continuous monitoring, security audits, and regulatory compliance efforts.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support security operations and incident response.
- Other tasks as assigned.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or related fields.
- Active Secret clearance.
- Due to federal requirements, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country.
- This is an on-site position at a government facility.
- Requires presence on-site five days per week in Annapolis Junction, MD.
- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.
- Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, FISMA) and best practices.
- Experience leading cybersecurity teams and managing large-scale security initiatives.
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work across technical and executive teams.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- CISSP certification strongly preferred (Additional certifications such as CISM, CISA, or CEH are a plus).
- Experience supporting Homeland Security or other federal agencies.
- Cloud security experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Advanced technical certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, GIAC, OSCP).

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Minimum Requirements

TCS034, T4, Band 7

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

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