Cyber Technical Lead

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Technical Lead to support a contract with a Homeland Security customer.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership in cybersecurity, ensuring the integrity and security of mission-critical systems.

This role requires hands-on expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance, as well as strong team leadership capabilities.

The candidate must be based within a commutable distance to Annapolis Junction, MD, and will participate in an on-call roster to support operational requirements.

This position is on-site, five days a week and requires an active secret clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS034, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



* Serve as the primary cybersecurity technical lead for the contract, ensuring compliance with Homeland Security policies and directives.


* Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, frameworks, and policies to enhance the security posture of critical systems.


* Oversee security risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and threat intelligence activities.


* Provide guidance and mentorship to cybersecurity engineers and analysts.


* Lead security architecture reviews and technical assessments to identify and mitigate risks.


* Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security requirements align with business and operational needs.


* Support continuous monitoring, security audits, and regulatory compliance efforts.


* Participate in an on-call rotation to support security operations and incident response.


* Additional Tasks.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:



* 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or related fields.


* Active Secret clearance.


* Due to federal requirements, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country.


* This is an on-site position at a government facility.


* Requires presence on-site five days per week in Annapolis Junction, MD.


* Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.


* Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.


* Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, FISMA) and best practices.


* Experience leading cybersecurity teams and managing large-scale security initiatives.


* Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions.


* Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work across technical and executive teams.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:



* CISSP certification strongly preferred (Additional certifications such as CISM, CISA, or CEH are a plus).


* Experience supporting Homeland Security or other federal agencies.


* Cloud security experience (AWS, Azure, or...