Cybersecurity Analyst - United States - 33904 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Cybersecurity Analyst

Date

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

City

Colorado Springs

State

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a 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 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.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS033, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- 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.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Candidates must have an active Secret Security Clearance.

- Additionally only U.S. citizens who do not hold dual citizenship with other countries will be considered.

- 7+ years of experience

- Experience with vulnerability management tools - Tenable is strongly preferred. Must be able to perform scans in addition to reading reports.

- Proven ability to manage and coordinate POA&Ms with internal and external stakeholders

- Ability to work on-site in Colorado Springs, CO.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- 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/SIEM, and DLP.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS033, T3, Band 6

EEO Statement

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.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccommodations@maximus.com.