Security Analyst

MAXISIQ is seeking a highly skilled Information Security Analyst to support a mission-critical program near Fort Meade MD. The successful candidate will play a lead role in safeguarding classified and sensitive information systems ensuring compliance with DoD and federal cybersecurity policies and driving proactive risk management across enterprise-level networks and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assessment and authorization (A&A) activities in support of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
• Identify analyze and mitigate cybersecurity risks in accordance with NIST DoD and agency-specific guidelines.
• Conduct security audits vulnerability assessments and security testing for systems and applications.
• Develop and maintain security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs) Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Advise engineering and program management teams on security controls incident response and system hardening strategies.
• Monitor system logs and network activity to detect potential threats or anomalous behaviors.
• Support insider threat prevention data protection strategies and classified data handling in accordance with security policies.
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity trends technologies and government requirements to ensure continued compliance and readiness.

Qualifications :

Qualifications Required:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in information security cybersecurity operations or system assurance.
• Hands-on experience with DoD RMF NIST SP 800-53 and related security frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in vulnerability management SIEM tools and incident response procedures.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

Equivalent Experience Substitution:Candidates without a four-year degree may qualify with additional professional experience and current security certifications such as CISSP CISM Security CEH or GSEC. Preferred:

• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS GovCloud Azure Government) and zero-trust architectures.
• Familiarity with security automation compliance reporting tools and continuous monitoring systems.

Work Environment

• Collaborative environment interfacing with cybersecurity engineers systems administrators and program management teams.
• May require occasional after-hours support during security incidents or system upgrades.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time