Cyber Security Manager

Maximus; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Cyber Security Manager to unify governance/compliance with security operations, ensuring federal regulatory posture (RMF, ATO, continuous monitoring) while guiding day-to-day defense. You will partner with senior leaders to mature a formal cybersecurity governance program and oversee IAM, SIEM, and vulnerability management.

The role is onsite in Albany OR, Morgantown WV, or Pittsburgh PA, requiring a Public Trust clearance and strong communications to executives and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent).
• CISM, CISSP, or equivalent certification.
• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience in governance and operations.
• Experience maturing a formal cybersecurity governance program.
• Knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, continuous monitoring.
• Experience with SIEM operations and vulnerability management tools.
• Familiarity with cloud security management (Azure, AWS).
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication; experience presenting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated governance/compliance and security operations efforts.
• Bridge RMF/ATO processes with day-to-day defense activities.
• Oversee vulnerability management and incident response coordination.

Skills

Governance & Compliance

Security Operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

CISM

CISSP

Tools

Splunk

Nessus

ServiceNow SecOps

Azure

AWS

Job description

The Cyber Security Manager provides integrated leadership across both Information Assurance/Compliance and Security Operations functions, ensuring the organization's cybersecurity posture satisfies federal regulatory requirements while maintaining effective day-to-day operational defense. This role bridges governance/compliance work (RMF, ATO, continuous monitoring documentation) with operational security functions (vulnerability management, incident response coordination) and serves as the organization's senior authority on formal cybersecurity governance.

This role is onsite, 5 days a week, located in Albany, OR, Morgantown, WV, or Pittsburgh, PA, and requires a Public Trust clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS059, T5, Band 8

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• CISM, CISSP, or equivalent certification.

• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience spanning both governance/compliance and operational security.

• Demonstrated experience building or maturing a formal cybersecurity governance program.

• Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF (NIST 800-37), and continuous monitoring practices.

• Experience managing or overseeing SIEM operations (Splunk preferred).

• Experience with vulnerability management tools (Nessus or similar).

• Familiarity with cloud security management (Azure, AWS, or similar).

• Experience handling controlled/sensitive data (CUI or equivalent).

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and clients.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Prior ISSO or ISSM experience.

• Experience with ServiceNow (especially SecOps module implementation).

• Experience with Redseal, Greenbone, or SALT.

• Familiarity with AI governance frameworks (e.g., OMB M-25-21 or agency-specific AI use-case frameworks).

• Experience supporting programs involving Foreign National access or export-control-adjacent data handling.

• Experience with NIST 800-223.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS059, T5, Band 8

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$140,000

Maximum Salary

$170,000