Information System Security Officer

This position is remote.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Responsible for ensuring information security for an assigned area of Business/Project focusing on key areas of risk, as outlined in the Information Security policy, under the direction of the Information Security management team.

- Conduct Information Security risk assessments and compliance evaluations for infrastructure and application assets within required timeframes and to industry standards and regulatory specifications.

- Ensure controls are properly and fully implemented to address identified Information Security risks for assigned area of responsibility.

- Define, create and maintain the documentation for certification and accreditation of each information system in accordance with regulatory requirements.

- Lead and support audits and client reviews of security posture; coordinate the collection, review and submission of Information Security deliverables and track the remediation of audit findings and exceptions.

- Manage expectations with multiple stakeholders on projects and programs in conjunction with the Information Security team.

- Promotion of Information Security awareness through various communication channels within the organization.

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

- Please refer to the additional information section of the job requisition for this opening to determine clearance eligibility required.

- Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Working knowledge and experience with NIST 800-53r5 security and privacy controls.

- Knowledge of the CMS ARC-AMPE security standard.

- Knowledge of IRS 1075 security requirements.

- Working knowledge of vulnerability management tools and processes.

- Experience leading NIST 800-53 and AICPA SOC 2 security audits and assessments.

- Experience with AWS security controls and services.

- Experience with Third Party Risk Management, with an emphasis on cloud solutions (e.g., SaaS).

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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.

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.