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Job Posting Title
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
Date
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
City
Quantico
State
VA
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is looking to hire a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

This position is contingent upon award, requires a TS/SCI clearance and is on-site five days a week. 
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS059, T5, Band 8

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Prepare, implement, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity policy, to include Assessment and Authorization requirements. Duties: 

- Plan, implement, upgrade, and/or monitor cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain a cyber resilient network 

- Assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and propose and implement remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies

- Ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure

- Respond to computer security breaches to re-establish protections and make required reports

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

10 years of professional experience with cybersecurity engineering 

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent

- DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I certification (Security+)

- Active TS/SCI clearance 

- Ability to work onsite

- Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls.

- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management. 


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Minimum Requirements
TCS059, T5, Band 8
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 applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
187,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
207,000.00