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Security & Compliance Engineer

Full-time

Maximus

Description & Requirements

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers.

Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission‑driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high‑impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale.

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship.

This position is remote.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS039, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Experience supporting documentation, reporting, and compliance activities

- Understanding of network monitoring tools and alert triage processes

- Ability to support activities across multiple enterprise network environments

- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in structured, compliance-driven environments

- Familiarity with network security concepts, including firewalls, access control, and traffic monitoring
- Experience or exposure to vulnerability management, compliance tracking, or IT security support functions
- Basic understanding of network infrastructure, protocols, and communications systems
- Ability to execute directed security actions using standard operating procedures and runbooks

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

- 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or IT infrastructure support in enterprise environments

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Experience with network security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and monitoring platforms
- Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and remediation in network environments
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST and FISMA
- Experience supporting network configuration changes and access control enforcement
- Exposure to hybrid environments including on-premises and cloud networking
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination skills
- Ability to work effectively across network and security teams
- Provide embedded cybersecurity support within network and communications environments, ensuring alignment with enterprise security and compliance requirements.
- Execute directed cyber actions including network access restrictions, firewall and policy updates, allow/block list management, and configuration changes.
- Support vulnerability management and ISVM compliance activities for network and communications systems, including remediation tracking and reporting of findings.
- Perform POA&M analysis and assist with remediation coordination for network-related security issues.
- Monitor and operate network security tools, supporting alert triage, threat detection, and initial response actions across network and communications infrastructure.
- Assist in spill response and containment activities impacting network systems, including execution of predefined remediation actions and evidence collection.
- Contribute to preparation of monthly scorecard data and reporting metrics related to network security posture and compliance.
- Maintain documentation, incident logs, and runbooks to support auditability, traceability, and knowledge transfer.
- Support testing and validation activities following network changes, patching, upgrades, and security configuration updates.
- Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure consistent enforcement of security controls across all communications environments.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS039, T3, Band 6

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

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 of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at View email address on click.appcast.io .

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