Cyber Security Engineer

General information











Job Posting Title



Cyber Security Engineer




Date



Wednesday, November 6, 2024




City



Annapolis Junction




State



MD




Country



United States




Working time



Full-time


















Description & Requirements












Cyber Security Engineer 
 
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD 
Yearly Base Pay: $70,000 - $120,000 
Work Arrangement: Full-Time, Hybrid Remote 
Clerance Requirement: Must possess an Active Secret clearance 
 
Empower mission-critical systems and safeguard our Homeland as a Cyber Security Engineer with Maximus—where innovation meets opportunity.  
 
About the role: 
 
Maximus is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission critical systems in defense of our Homeland. This position will take on responsibilities that are central to enhancing the cybersecurity posture of our client's mission-critical systems while leveraging a wide range of relevant technologies. 
 
What we offer:  
   


Unlimited Time Off (UTO)  


Competitive Health Benefits   


401K With Company Match   


11 paid Holidays   


Tuition Reimbursement   


Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   


Employee Wellness and Discount Programs   


Career Development and Promotional Opportunities   






















Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS034, T4, Band 7







Project Specific Responsibilities:   

 



Lead the design, deployment, and management of cybersecurity solutions to safeguard information and systems 


Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards 


Conduct comprehensive security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis to identify and address complex security risks  


Stay updated with emerging cyber threats and trends and provide strategic recommendations for implementing new security technologies and best practices  


Oversee security incident response and coordinate rapid response and mitigation efforts 


Design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures, including firewalls, load balancers, and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) 


Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure secure cloud adoption and configuration 


Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations 


Provide mentorship and guidance to junior security engineers and analysts 








Minimum Requirements



TCS034, T4, Band 7








Project Minimum Requirements:  

 


Active Secret clearance is required 


Due to federal requirements, only US Citizens can be considered; candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered 


Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship 


This position requires a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent 


This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime 


Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule 


Telework: Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from Annapolis Junction, MD, and be available to work onsite at the customer’s discretion 


This includes being on-site during the transition period 


At least 7 years of experience as a Cyber Security Engineer or related field 


Experience in any or all of the following: Cisco ASA, Cisco Fire POWER, F5 LTM and GTM load balancers, Juniper SRX firewall, Nessus preferred  



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EEO Statement



Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.




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.


















Minimum Salary



$





70,000.00


















Maximum Salary



$





120,000.00