Cybersecurity Operations Lead — 24/7 Incident Response

Maximus; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Specialist to deliver advanced support for cybersecurity operations, containment, remediation, and risk reduction across enterprise IT environments. You will perform escalation actions and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to execute remediation.

The role requires 4+ years in cybersecurity operations, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and the ability to operate in a 24/7, time‑sensitive environment. U.S.

Qualifications

• Ability to document actions and maintain audit-ready records.
• Experience supporting cross-platform environments (cloud, infrastructure, network).
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools and incident tracking systems.
• Ability to operate in a 24/7 environment with time-sensitive response requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced support for cybersecurity operations, containment, remediation, and risk reduction across enterprise IT and OT environments.
• Perform escalation-level response actions and coordinate directed cyber activities.
• Lead containment and restoration efforts during security incidents with timely resolution.
• Ensure all actions are documented for auditability and knowledge transfer across teams.
• Coordinate with cross-functional technical teams to execute remediation across infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms.
• Support vulnerability management and compliance activities in line with federal guidance.
• Assist in managing incident response workflows per established procedures and timelines.
• Monitor security events, perform advanced triage, and escalate as needed.
• Contribute to operational reporting, risk posture, and security metrics.

Skills

Cybersecurity Operations

Incident Response

Containment & Remediation

Audit Documentation

Vulnerability Management

Compliance Frameworks

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Security Monitoring Tools

Incident Escalation

24/7 Operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Security Monitoring Tools

Incident Tracking Systems

Audit Tools

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Specialist to deliver advanced support for cybersecurity operations, containment, remediation, and risk reduction across enterprise IT environments. You will perform escalation actions and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to execute remediation.

The role requires 4+ years in cybersecurity operations, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and the ability to operate in a 24/7, time‑sensitive environment. U.S.