Sr Specialist - Info Sec (Remote) - Maximus

As a Lead SOC Analyst, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our Security Operations Center, ensuring the organization's critical information systems are protected from unauthorized access and cyber-attacks. You will lead a team of analysts in detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, as well as implementing proactive measures to mitigate potential threats. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to strengthen our security posture and adherence to industry best practices will be key aspects of your role.

The members of this team are required to work one of three 10-hour shifts for 4 days a week including weekends and alternate shifts to ensure we provide consistent 24/7 support.

Additional Requirements as per contract/client:

Candidates must be a US Citizen

Candidates must be clearable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Resource and is responsible for the deep analysis of IT threats.
- Collaborate with IT Security teams and other central functions across the company.
- Provide cyber forensics support by identifying, collect, and seize documentation and/or physical evidence (i.e. digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents, investigations, and operations).
- Preserve cyber forensics evidence (i.e. maintain a chain-of-custody, forensic imaging and validation, and data handling) in order to ensure data integrity for examination.
- Responsible for accurate reporting from range of sources, tools and systems on a regular and ad hoc basis.
- Manage all security forensics activities in line with the defined risk tolerance and approach.
- Responsible for completion of forensics assessments, e.g. in preparation for pending litigation, and/or execution of legal/ regulatory reviews.
- Examine volatile evidentiary data using industry standard cyber forensics analysis tools and methodologies in order to provide a detailed reporting.
- Collaborate with cyber forensic-specific incident response and handling team(s) to rapidly collect volatile and non-volatile data from remote sites.
- Provide Digital Forensics Incident Response (DFIR) from discovery, validation to reporting in order to strengthen the Incident Response process globally in response to events.
- Ensure response capability provides rapid and effective response to sophisticated modern cyber threats and attacks.
- Initiate independent reviews to identify, highlight and document incident/risk issues and follow up.
- Advise senior stakeholders on the forensics cases and the risk/outcomes.
- Manage feedback on forensics related and control-related policies/standards and initiate change where needed.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Project Responsibilities:

- Train, test, and mentor members of the SOC Team.

- Provide relevant documentation to help improve growth of the SOC.

- Collect and analyze applicable security logs.

- Validate security alerts and assist with gaps in coverage.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 5+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in depth evaluation of variable factors.
- Exercises judgement in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
- Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems.
- Work requires considerable judgment and initiative.
- Exerts some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.

EEO Statement

Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency

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.

Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position

$

88,145.00

Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position

$

100,000.00