Maximus is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support a federal client in maintaining compliance and strengthening the security posture of mission-critical systems. As part of our dedicated team, the Security Compliance Analyst will ensure adherence to government security requirements, manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and support ongoing risk and vulnerability management activities vital to safeguarding critical systems and data in defense of our Homeland.
This position is onsite in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and requires a Secret clearance.
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS033, T3, Band 6
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for security compliance activities, collaborating with stakeholders to track and resolve security concerns.
- Manage and maintain POA&Ms, ensuring timely remediation of findings and alignment with government and contract requirements.
- Support vulnerability management efforts, including running security scans and reviewing scan results, tracking remediation activities, and verifying closure of findings.
- Conduct risk management activities including risk assessments, risk analysis, and documentation of risk mitigation strategies.
- Conduct compliance reviews to ensure systems adhere to federal regulations, contract requirements, and applicable frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF).
- Assist in preparing and maintaining security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), assessment reports, and risk analyses.
- Collaborate with technical teams across disciplines to validate security controls, provide compliance guidance, and ensure mission success.
- Participate in incident response and after-action reviews, documenting lessons learned and compliance impacts.
- Develop and deliver compliance reports and metrics for leadership, federal stakeholders, and auditors.
- Contribute to security awareness and training initiatives to promote compliance across operational teams.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Active Secret clearance required.
- Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.
- 7+ years of experience in security compliance, vulnerability management, or related cybersecurity field.
- 4+ years of experience with:
- Managing and tracking POA&Ms within government contracting environments.
- Federal security frameworks, policies, and requirements (e.g., FISMA, NIST RMF).
- Vulnerability management processes and tools.
- Risk management activities, including conducting risk assessments and risk analysis.
- Collaboration with technical teams to address findings and implement compliance solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare compliance documentation and reports.
