Security & Compliance Engineer

Job Summary

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required.
• An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship.
• This position is remote.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Experience supporting documentation, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Understanding of network monitoring tools and alert triage processes.
• 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.
• To execute directed security actions using standard operating procedures and runbooks.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively across network and security teams.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.