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Junior Cyber Defense Incident Responder

Maximus Inc

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Public Trust
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IT - Security
Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)

Description & Requirements

At Maximus, we're proud to be celebrating our 50th year in business, with strong financial performance - including $1.4B in revenue this quarter and 15% growth in our Federal services group. We've also been recognized as a Washington Post Top Workplace and a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer in 2024.

Maximus is seeking a Junior Cyber Defense Incident Responder for an onsite position in Washington, DC (near Union Station).

Becoming part of Maximus means joining a team that offers:

* A generous annual allowance for education or professional certification

* Free access to robust certification and training programs to help you grow your career

* Strong career path with support for internal mobility

* A collaborative, respectful work environment with supportive leadership

* Comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and more

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS058, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Respond to cyber incidents, including handling SOC IR phone calls and emails from clients and customer points of contact.

- Support detection and incident handling & response, of cyber threats affecting internal and external client networks.

- Maintain knowledge of current vulnerabilities, response, and mitigation strategies used in the cybersecurity operation center.

- Analyze and report cyber threats, assisting in deterring, identifying, monitoring, investigating, and analyzing computer network intrusions.

- Follow Federal IRP, SOC SOPs, and other documentation procedures to work effectively while focusing on process improvement.

- Possess knowledge of multiple technologies and system types.

- Articulate the incident response lifecycle clearly.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree with 1+ years of experience in cyber defense incident handling (or equivalent experience).

- 1+ years of SOC experience with direct experience in incident handling and response activities.

- Knowledge of security tools and the security stack.

- Hands-on experience with Splunk SIEM, including at least one year as a cybersecurity or security operations analyst.

- Basic understanding of network protocols and packet analysis tools.

- Certification: Security+ or equivalent. Splunk Fundamentals I & II preferred.

- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

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Minimum Requirements

TCS058, T4, Band 7

EEO Statement

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.

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.

Minimum Salary

$

65,000.00

Maximum Salary

$

75,000.00

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As a leading strategic partner to governments across the globe, Maximus helps improve the delivery of public services amid complex technology, health, economic, environmental, and social challenges. With a deep understanding of program service delivery, acute insights that achieve operational excellence, and an extensive awareness of the needs of the people being served, our employees advance the critical missions of our partners. Maximus delivers innovative business process management, impactful consulting services, and technology solutions that provide improved outcomes for the public and higher levels of productivity and efficiency of government-sponsored programs.
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Job Category
IT - Security
Clearance Level
Public Trust
Employer
Maximus Inc