Junior Security Engineer

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers. Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission‑driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high‑impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale. The Junior Security Engineer supports 24x7 enterprise cybersecurity operations by monitoring security tools, performing initial incident triage, and assisting with containment, vulnerability management, and compliance activities. The role works under senior guidance to execute defined cyber actions, maintain incident documentation, support POA&M and ISVM tracking, and assist with patching, testing, and spill response. The position requires familiarity with security operations processes, cloud and infrastructure fundamentals, and the ability to follow established runbooks in a high‑availability operational environment. 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. 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 is a remote position.