Cyber Technical Lead – Annapolis Junction

Requirements

Must have:

– I require candidates to have a minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or related fields. – An active Secret clearance is mandatory. – Due to federal regulations, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country. – The position is on-site at a government facility, requiring presence 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. – CISSP certification is strongly preferred, with additional certifications such as CISM, CISA, or CEH considered a plus. – I expect a strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, FISMA) and best practices. – Experience leading cybersecurity teams and managing large-scale security initiatives is necessary. – Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions is important. – Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, with the ability to collaborate across technical and executive teams.

Responsibilities:

• I will have you serve as the primary cybersecurity technical lead for our contract, ensuring compliance with Homeland Security policies and directives. – I expect you to develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, frameworks, and policies to enhance the security posture of critical systems. – You will oversee security risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and threat intelligence activities. – I want you to provide guidance and mentorship to our cybersecurity engineers and analysts. – You will lead security architecture reviews and technical assessments to identify and mitigate risks. – Collaboration with stakeholders will be necessary to ensure that security requirements align with business and operational needs. – I will rely on you to support continuous monitoring, security audits, and regulatory compliance efforts. – You will also participate in the on-call rotation to support security operations and incident response.

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Company:

At Maximus, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, which is our most important resource. We recognize the unique skills and experiences of military service members, veterans, and their families, and we are committed to providing career paths that allow you to continue making a difference for our country. We offer competitive compensation, which is based on various factors including job location, education, training, experience, and market analysis. Our total compensation package includes a variety of benefits such as health insurance, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, and paid time off. We value diversity and inclusion and are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. For this position, the annual salary is expected to range from $115,000 to $175,000, commensurate with job duties and relevant experience. Additionally, an applicant’s salary history will not be used in determining compensation, and we will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.