Security & Compliance Engineer

Maximus is a mission-driven federal partner supporting national security, defense, and public service programs. The Security & Compliance Engineer will provide cybersecurity support across network and communications environments, including security monitoring, vulnerability management, compliance tracking, incident response support, and enforcement of security controls.

Responsibilities:

• Experience supporting documentation, reporting, and compliance activities
• Understanding of network monitoring tools and alert triage processes
• Ability to support activities across multiple enterprise network environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in structured, compliance-driven environments
• Familiarity with network security concepts, including firewalls, access control, and traffic monitoring
• Experience or exposure to vulnerability management, compliance tracking, or IT security support functions
• Basic understanding of network infrastructure, protocols, and communications systems
• Ability to execute directed security actions using standard operating procedures and runbooks
• Provide embedded cybersecurity support within network and communications environments, ensuring alignment with enterprise security and compliance requirements
• Execute directed cyber actions including network access restrictions, firewall and policy updates, allow/block list management, and configuration changes
• Support vulnerability management and ISVM compliance activities for network and communications systems, including remediation tracking and reporting of findings
• Perform POA&M analysis and assist with remediation coordination for network-related security issues
• Monitor and operate network security tools, supporting alert triage, threat detection, and initial response actions across network and communications infrastructure
• Assist in spill response and containment activities impacting network systems, including execution of predefined remediation actions and evidence collection
• Contribute to preparation of monthly scorecard data and reporting metrics related to network security posture and compliance
• Maintain documentation, incident logs, and runbooks to support auditability, traceability, and knowledge transfer
• Support testing and validation activities following network changes, patching, upgrades, and security configuration updates
• Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure consistent enforcement of security controls across all communications environments

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status is required
• This position is remote
• Experience supporting documentation, reporting, and compliance activities
• Understanding of network monitoring tools and alert triage processes
• Ability to support activities across multiple enterprise network environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in structured, compliance-driven environments
• Familiarity with network security concepts, including firewalls, access control, and traffic monitoring
• Experience or exposure to vulnerability management, compliance tracking, or IT security support functions
• Basic understanding of network infrastructure, protocols, and communications systems
• Ability to execute directed security actions using standard operating procedures and runbooks
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, or IT infrastructure support in enterprise environments
• Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred
• Experience with network security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and monitoring platforms
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and remediation in network environments
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST and FISMA
• Experience supporting network configuration changes and access control enforcement
• Exposure to hybrid environments including on-premises and cloud networking
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination skills
• Ability to work effectively across network and security teams