Deputy Security Director

Description & Requirements

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Deputy Director to join our leadership team for the Aid Advantage federal program.

This critical role will support the Program Director in overseeing operations, driving program effectiveness, and ensuring alignment with federal goals and compliance standards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience, policy acumen, and a proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and manage a strategic, comprehensive corporate and/or project/client information security monitoring and operation program to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information owned, controlled or processed by the organization.
- Responsible for the establishment, planning and administration of overall policies, goals and procedures.
- Analyze staffing needs for coverage and proactively make adjustments when necessary.
- Measure staff's performance through annual performance appraisals and provide training/development for continuous improvement.
- Provide/Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and coaching abilities.
- Communicate with Information Technology professionals as well as senior management and auditors, assessors, and consultants.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job Responsibilities:



* Provide leadership and oversight over the US Services Information System Security Officer (ISSO) staff.


* Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained for programs in US Services division (including Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST 800-53, IRS 1075, Cybersecurity Framework, HIPAA, and FedRAMP).


* Advise on the establishment, planning and administration of policies, goals, and procedures.


* Manage a strategic, comprehensive project/client information security program to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of information owned, controlled, or processed by Maximus.


* Collaborate with the Information Security team members on process improvements, secure design, and recertification of Maximus assets.


* Manage expectations with multiple stakeholders on projects and programs in conjunction with information security team.


* Knowledge of infrastructure, key processes, and technology-oriented risk issues, specifically around security and privacy.


* Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment with focus on timeliness, documentation, and communications with peers and business users alike.


* Communicate with Information Technology professionals as well as senior management and auditors, assessors, and consultants.


* Provide/Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and coaching abilities.


* 5+ years of people management experience


* 10+ years experience in a related field


* Bachelor's degree...