Information System Security Officer

Maximus; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Remote work option

Job summary

Maximus is seeking an Information System Security Officer. This remote role focuses on safeguarding information across assigned business areas by applying NIST 800-53r5 controls and managing audits and certifications.

You will collaborate with security teams to improve processes, address vulnerabilities, and ensure regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of related experience, with strong knowledge of ARC-AMPE standards and IRS 1075 requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination.
• Clearance eligibility per the job requisition due to sensitive external work.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53r5 security and privacy controls.
• Experience leading audits and assessments (NIST 800-53, SOC 2).

Responsibilities

• Ensure information security for an assigned area of business focusing on key risks as per policy.
• Conduct information security risk assessments and compliance evaluations per required timelines.
• Ensure controls are implemented to address identified risks for the area.
• Define and maintain documentation for certification and accreditation.
• Lead audits and client reviews of security posture and track remediation items.
• Manage expectations with stakeholders and promote security awareness.

Skills

NIST 800-53r5 controls

SOC 2 audits

IRS 1075 security requirements

Vulnerability management

AWS security controls

Third-Party Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

CMS ARC-AMPE tooling

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