Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

Overview

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to support a federal client in maintaining compliance and strengthening the security posture of mission-critical systems. As part of our dedicated team, the Junior Cybersecurity Analyst will ensure adherence to government security requirements, manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and support ongoing risk and vulnerability management activities vital to safeguarding critical systems and data in defense of our Homeland.

This is an on-site position that requires an active Secret Security Clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS
032, T2, Band 5

• Serve as the primary point of contact for security compliance activities, collaborating with stakeholders to track and resolve security concerns.
• Manage and maintain POA&Ms, ensuring timely remediation of findings and alignment with government and contract requirements.
• Support vulnerability management efforts, including running security scans and reviewing scan results, tracking remediation activities, and verifying closure of findings.
• Conduct risk management activities including risk assessments, risk analysis, and documentation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct compliance reviews to ensure systems adhere to federal regulations, contract requirements, and applicable frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF).
• Assist in preparing and maintaining security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), assessment reports, and risk analyses.
• Collaborate with technical teams across disciplines to validate security controls, provide compliance guidance, and ensure mission success.
• Participate in incident response and after-action reviews, documenting lessons learned and compliance impacts.
• Develop and deliver compliance reports and metrics for leadership, federal stakeholders, and auditors.
• Contribute to security awareness and training initiatives to promote compliance across operational teams.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• Candidates must have an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in security compliance, vulnerability management, or related cybersecurity field.
• 1+ years of experience with:
• Managing and tracking POA&Ms within government contracting environments.
• Federal security frameworks, policies, and requirements (e.g., FISMA, NIST RMF).
• Vulnerability management processes and tools.
• Risk management activities, including conducting risk assessments and risk analysis.
• Collaboration with technical teams to address findings and implement compliance solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare compliance documentation and reports.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and meet recall/on-call requirements in a 24x7x365 environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare compliance documentation and reports.

• Certifications in the security field such as CISSP, CISM, CAP, or similar.
• Experience with federal government contracts, with preference for contracts under Homeland Security.
• Recent DHS experience with security compliance, risk management, or assessment activities.
• Familiarity with security tools including antivirus software, vulnerability scanners, access control, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, PKI certificate management, logging/SEIM, and DLP.

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Minimum Salary: $60,000.00

Maximum Salary: $85,000.00

Compensation: $60,000-$85,000 per year

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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.