Cybersecurity Analyst with Security Clearance

Position Overview

Maximus is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support a federal client in maintaining compliance and strengthening the security posture of mission-critical systems. In this role, you will ensure adherence to government security requirements, manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and support ongoing risk and vulnerability management activities essential to safeguarding critical systems and data. (Internal Job Profile Code: TCS033, T3, Band 6)

Key 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 compliance with government and contract requirements.
• Support vulnerability management efforts, including executing security scans, reviewing scan results, tracking remediation activities, and verifying closure of findings.
• Conduct risk management activities such as risk assessments, risk analysis, and documenting risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform compliance reviews to ensure systems align with 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 to validate security controls and provide compliance guidance.
• Participate in incident response and after-action reviews by 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 across operational teams.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. citizenship only (no dual citizenship)
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with vulnerability management tools; Tenable is strongly preferred (must perform scans in addition to reading reports)
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate POA&Ms with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work on-site in Colorado Springs, CO

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CAP, or similar
• Experience with federal government contracts, with preference for Homeland Security contracts
• Recent DHS experience in security compliance, risk management, or assessment activities
• Familiarity with security tools including antivirus, vulnerability scanners, access control, endpoint protection, PKI certificate management, logging/SIEM, and DLP

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Annual salary ranges from $75,000.00 to $115,000.00, commensurate with duties and experience. This is just one component of the total pay package.
• Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Additional rewards may include short- and long-term incentives, program-specific awards, and internal merit systems.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided throughout the employment process for individuals with disabilities or impairments.