Information System Security Officer

Maximus; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking an Information System Security Officer. This position is remote and focuses on risk management, compliance, and certification of information systems.

The role requires robust experience with NIST controls, audits, and security programs across AWS and third-party risk management. The candidate will collaborate with IS teams and lead remediation of audit findings while promoting security awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet clearance eligibility as per the job requisition information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure information security for an assigned Business/Project area following policy under IS management.
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance evaluations for infrastructure and applications.
• Ensure controls are implemented to address identified risks.
• Develop and maintain certification/ accreditation documentation.
• Lead and support audits and client security reviews; track remediation of findings.
• Manage stakeholder expectations on security programs with IS team.
• Promote information security awareness across the organization.
• Collaborate on process improvements and secure design of MAXIMUS assets.

Skills

NIST 800-53r5

ARC-AMPE security standard

IRS 1075 security requirements

Vulnerability management

NIST 800-53 & SOC 2 audits

AWS security controls

Third Party Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

AWS security controls and services

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Information System Security Officer.

This position is remote.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring information security for an assigned area of Business/Project focusing on key areas of risk, as outlined in the Information Security policy, under the direction of the Information Security management team.
• Conduct Information Security risk assessments and compliance evaluations for infrastructure and application assets within required timeframes and to industry standards and regulatory specifications.
• Ensure controls are properly and fully implemented to address identified Information Security risks for assigned area of responsibility.
• Define, create and maintain the documentation for certification and accreditation of each information system in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support audits and client reviews of security posture; coordinate the collection, review and submission of Information Security deliverables and track the remediation of audit findings and exceptions.
• Manage expectations with multiple stakeholders on projects and programs in conjunction with the Information Security team.
• Promotion of Information Security awareness through various communication channels within the organization.
• Collaborate with the Information Security team members on process improvements, secure design and recertification of MAXIMUS assets.

Minimum Requirements

'- Please refer to the additional information section of the job requisition for this opening to determine clearance eligibility required.

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Working knowledge and experience with NIST 800-53r5 security and privacy controls.
• Knowledge of the CMS ARC-AMPE security standard.
• Knowledge of IRS 1075 security requirements.
• Working knowledge of vulnerability management tools and processes.
• Experience leading NIST 800-53 and AICPA SOC 2 security audits and assessments.
• Experience with AWS security controls and services.
• Experience with Third Party Risk Management, with an emphasis on cloud solutions (e.g., SaaS).

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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

$130,000

Maximum Salary

$145,000