Cybersecurity Lead

Maximus is seeking a Cybersecurity Technical Lead to serve as the primary cybersecurity technical lead supporting a Homeland Security contract. This is an onsite position in Annapolis Junction, MD with 24x7x365 operational support and participation in an on-call rotation. If you have deep security leadership experience and thrive in high-accountability environments, this role centers on strengthening the security posture of critical systems while coordinating delivery across onsite teams.

Responsibilities

• Act 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 improve security posture of critical systems.
• Lead Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and Information System Vulnerability Management (ISVM) remediation by tracking findings, coordinating corrective actions, validating closure evidence, and reporting status to stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate co-located cybersecurity teams, aligning workload and supporting consistent execution of mission priorities.
• 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.
• Identify and coordinate remediation of deprecated protocols, ensuring secure configurations align with federal cybersecurity standards and operational requirements.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks and remediation progress to government leadership, including timely updates, recommendations, and escalation support as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for security-related deliverables, coordinating inputs and ensuring timely, accurate submissions.
• Provide cybersecurity updates during monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Oversee vulnerability scanning, including scan scheduling, results analysis, remediation prioritization, and reporting.
• Provide oversight of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate management, including issuance, renewal, deployment, inventory tracking, and expiration monitoring.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support security operations and incident response.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, RMF, FISMA).
• 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.
• Must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.
• Supports systems requiring 24x7x365 uptime; must be willing and able to meet recall requirements through a rotational on-call schedule.

Technologies

NIST, RMF, FISMA, SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, endpoint security solutions, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term incentives, as well as program-specific awards

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• DHS Suitability
• Experience supporting Homeland Security or other federal agencies
• CISSP certification is highly preferred; additional certifications such as CISM, CISA, or CEH are a plus

Compensation

• Minimum: $140,000.00
• Maximum: $160,000.00

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage, including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews, contact People Operations at [email protected].