Cybersecurity Lead

Maximus is seeking a Cybersecurity Lead for an onsite contract role in Annapolis Junction, MD.

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 improve the 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 to support collaboration, align workload, and ensure consistent delivery 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, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security requirements support business and operational needs.
• Support continuous monitoring, security audits, and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Identify and coordinate remediation for deprecated protocols, ensuring secure configurations align with federal cybersecurity standards and operational requirements.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks, remediation progress, and emerging issues to government leadership, including timely updates, clear recommendations, and escalation support as needed.
• Act 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 activities, including scan scheduling, results analysis, remediation prioritization, and reporting.
• Provide oversight of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate management activities, 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.
• Only US Citizens can be considered due to contract requirements.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices, including NIST, RMF, and FISMA.
• Experience leading cybersecurity teams and managing large-scale security initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with security tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills across technical and executive audiences.
• Must reside within commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.
• Supports systems requiring 24x7x365 uptime; must be able to meet recall requirements and participate in a rotational on-call schedule.

Technologies

• SIEM
• IDS/IPS
• Vulnerability scanners
• Endpoint security solutions
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• NIST
• RMF
• FISMA

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

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

• Min salary: $140,000.00 per year
• Max salary: $160,000.00 per year

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].