Maximus · 9 hours ago
Cyber Technical Lead
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expMaximus is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Technical Lead to support a contract with a Homeland Security customer. The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership in cybersecurity, ensuring the integrity and security of mission-critical systems.
Business Process Automation (BPA)ConsultingEducationGovernmentGovTechHealth CareInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary cybersecurity technical lead for the contract, ensuring compliance with Homeland Security policies and directives
Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, frameworks, and policies to enhance the security posture of critical systems
Oversee security risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and threat intelligence activities
Provide guidance and mentorship to cybersecurity engineers and analysts
Lead security architecture reviews and technical assessments to identify and mitigate risks
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security requirements align with business and operational needs
Support continuous monitoring, security audits, and regulatory compliance efforts
Participate in an on-call rotation to support security operations and incident response
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or related fields
Active Secret clearance
Due to federal requirements, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country
This is an on-site position at a government facility
Requires presence on-site 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
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, FISMA) and best practices
Experience leading cybersecurity teams and managing large-scale security initiatives
Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work across technical and executive teams
Preferred
CISSP certification strongly preferred (Additional certifications such as CISM, CISA, or CEH are a plus)
Experience supporting Homeland Security or other federal agencies
Cloud security experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Advanced technical certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, GIAC, OSCP)
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company
Maximus
Providing government technology services, digitally enabled customer experiences, and clinical health services that change lives.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$7.93M2010-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $7.93M
Leadership Team
Elisabeth Schmidt
Senior Vice President
Michael Mateer
Sr. Vice President, Enterprise Technology
Recent News
2025-11-20
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