Security Analyst

Job Description

MAXISIQ is seeking a highly skilled Information Security Analyst to support a mission‑critical program near Fort Meade, MD. The successful candidate will play a lead role in safeguarding classified and sensitive information systems, ensuring compliance with DoD and federal cybersecurity policies, and driving proactive risk management across enterprise‑level networks and systems.

• Lead assessment and authorization (A&A) activities in support of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate cybersecurity risks in accordance with NIST, DoD, and agency‑specific guidelines.
• Conduct security audits, vulnerability assessments, and security testing for systems and applications.
• Develop and maintain security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Advise engineering and program management teams on security controls, incident response, and system hardening strategies.
• Monitor system logs and network activity to detect potential threats or anomalous behaviors.
• Support insider threat prevention, data protection strategies, and classified data handling in accordance with security policies.
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity trends, technologies, and government requirements to ensure continued compliance and readiness.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in information security, cybersecurity operations, or system assurance.
• Hands‑on experience with DoD RMF, NIST SP 800‑53, and related security frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in vulnerability management, SIEM tools, and incident response procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Equivalent Experience Substitution:
Candidates without a four‑year degree may qualify with additional professional experience and current security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, or GSEC. Preferred:

• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS Gov Cloud, Azure Government) and zero‑trust architectures.
• Familiarity with security automation, compliance reporting tools, and continuous monitoring systems.

• Collaborative environment interfacing with cybersecurity engineers, systems administrators, and program management teams.
• May require occasional after‑hours support during security incidents or system upgrades.

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