Security Operations Lead (Remote, 24/7 Incident Response)

Maximus

Charleston (WV)

Remote

USD 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Maximus is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to provide advanced support for operations across enterprise IT and OT environments. You will lead containment, remediation, and escalation during security incidents, coordinating with cross‑functional teams to restore services quickly and securely.

The role requires 4+ years in cyber operations, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and the ability to work in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations or incident response.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field.
Experience supporting cross‑platform environments including cloud and on‑prem.
Ability to operate in a 24/7 environment with time‑sensitive response requirements.
Familiarity with vulnerability management and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced support for cybersecurity operations across IT and OT environments.
Lead containment, remediation, and risk reduction during security incidents.
Coordinate cross-functional teams for remediation across infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, and networks.
Document actions for auditability and knowledge transfer.
Monitor security events and triage findings; escalate as needed.
Support vulnerability management and compliance activities.