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Description & Requirements We are seeking a highly motivated Security Operations Analyst to join our Security Operations Team.

In this role, you will monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents, ensuring the protection of our organization's systems and data.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in cybersecurity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : - Work with all stakeholders to identify the workaround or resolution for the incident. - Set expectations of all stakeholders about the timelines and permissions required for the resolution. - Send periodic updates to the stakeholders until the incident has been resolved. - Work independently to ensure that planned solutions based on customer requirements are secured in accordance with policies. - Work independently to provide security consulting services to other engineers and customers. - Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user needs. Key Responsibilities :

• Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools (SIEM, DLP, EDR, etc.).
• Investigate potential security incidents and escalate as needed.
• Analyze and respond to phishing emails, malware infections, and unauthorized access attempts.
• Support security awareness initiatives by educating employees on best practices.
• Document incidents, investigations, and security processes.
• Work closely with senior analysts and IT teams to enhance security posture.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends to stay ahead of potential risks.
• Assist in implementing proactive threat-hunting techniques to detect and prevent attacks before they escalate.
• Assist in tuning security tools to minimize false positives and enhance detection capabilities.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of security policies and standard operating procedures.

Runbooks, Playbooks, etc.) Minimum Requirements - Please refer to the additional information section of the job requisition for this opening to determine clearance eligibility required. - Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related work experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience. - Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. - Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. - Builds productive internal / external working relationships. Additional Skills / Abilities :

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. Minimum Salary $ 73,780.00 Maximum Salary $ 99,820.00