Cybersecurity Lead

Cybersecurity Jobs; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Incentives and awards

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Cybersecurity Technical Lead to serve as the primary cybersecurity technical lead on a Homeland Security contract, onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role requires deep leadership and coordination across on-site teams to strengthen security posture and ensure 24x7x365 operations.

You will drive security strategies, oversee risk management and incident response, mentor engineers, and collaborate with government stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal standards and

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• US Citizens only due to contract requirements.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity/IT security experience.
• Strong knowledge of NIST, RMF, and FISMA.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security.
• Must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.
• Ability to participate in a 24x7x365 on-call rotation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills across technical and executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary cybersecurity technical lead for the contract.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, frameworks, and policies.
• Lead POA&M and ISVM remediation with findings tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate co-located cybersecurity teams and align workload.
• Oversee risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and threat intel.
• Provide mentorship to cybersecurity engineers and analysts.
• Lead security architecture reviews and technical assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align security with business needs.
• Support continuous monitoring, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate remediation of deprecated protocols and secure configurations per federal standards.
• Communicate risks and remediation progress to government leadership.
• Act as primary point of contact for security deliverables.
• Provide cybersecurity updates during PMRs.
• Oversee vulnerability scanning scheduling and reporting.
• Oversee PKI certificate management.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support security operations.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Team leadership

Communication

On-call coordination

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Vulnerability scanners

Endpoint security

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Cybersecurity Technical Lead to serve as the primary cybersecurity technical lead supporting a Homeland Security contract. This is an onsite position in Annapolis Junction, MD with 24x7x365 operational support and participation in an on-call rotation. If you have deep security leadership experience and thrive in high-accountability environments, this role centers on strengthening the security posture of critical systems while coordinating delivery across onsite teams.

Responsibilities

• Act 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 improve security posture of critical systems.
• Lead Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) and Information System Vulnerability Management (ISVM) remediation by tracking findings, coordinating corrective actions, validating closure evidence, and reporting status to stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate co-located cybersecurity teams, aligning workload and supporting consistent execution of mission priorities.
• 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.
• Identify and coordinate remediation of deprecated protocols, ensuring secure configurations align with federal cybersecurity standards and operational requirements.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks and remediation progress to government leadership, including timely updates, recommendations, and escalation support as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for security-related deliverables, coordinating inputs and ensuring timely, accurate submissions.
• Provide cybersecurity updates during monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs).
• Oversee vulnerability scanning, including scan scheduling, results analysis, remediation prioritization, and reporting.
• Provide oversight of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate management, including issuance, renewal, deployment, inventory tracking, and expiration monitoring.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support security operations and incident response.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, RMF, FISMA).
• 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.
• Must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on-call requirements.
• Supports systems requiring 24x7x365 uptime; must be willing and able to meet recall requirements through a rotational on-call schedule.

Technologies

NIST, RMF, FISMA, SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, endpoint security solutions, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term incentives, as well as program-specific awards

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• DHS Suitability
• Experience supporting Homeland Security or other federal agencies
• CISSP certification is highly preferred; additional certifications such as CISM, CISA, or CEH are a plus

Compensation

• Minimum: $140,000.00
• Maximum: $160,000.00

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage, including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews, contact People Operations at [e-mail].