Data Security Engineer

Data Security Engineer

Job Description Summary:

Maximus is searching for a Data Security Engineer for a team in Arlington, VA.

The Data Security Engineer will provide subject matter expertise to the Chief Data Officer (CDO) Directorate and support to other senior level stakeholders. The selected candidate must be able to provide strategic advice, counsel, and sound recommendations to support and defend policy decisions, synchronize investments, and drive sound outcomes.

The successful candidate will provide technological, business, and tactical guidance and leadership to the CDO. They will be responsible for the coaching, mentoring, and professional development of team members. Also, they will identify opportunities for enhancing the data security capabilities to support and achieve overall agency objectives.

Responsibilities:

Develop applicable documents with the client to ensure executability and adherence to Department of Defense IT policies.
Develop documents to support Program Objective Memorandum Requirements
Support the development and maintenance of CDO documentation.
Assist with the development of annual reporting requirements to Congress.
Inform senior leaders within the DoD on CDO requirements.
Provide effective verbal and written correspondence.
Identify improvements to processes and workflows, related to physical and logical data protection.
Collaborate with Information Security, Network Security, and compliance teams to validate that Data security design, processes and procedures align with broader agency policies, standards and requirements.
Lead work investigating complex technical matters on a global sea le spanning multiple disciplines such as storage technologies, network security, identity management, data destruction methodologies, and workflow integration.
Achieve CDO's data security operational objectives.
Utilize data security best practice processes around work assignments, project management, and quality of output while maximizing overall team performance.
Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders to improve services and ensure service levels are achieved.
Collaborate within team to clarify work objectives, address, and resolve issues, and generate creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
Partner with more senior Technology leadership to brainstorm new solution strategies.
Collaborate within team to clarify work objectives, address, and resolve issues, and generate creative solutions to challenges and opportunities.
Partner with more senior Technology leadership to brainstorm new solution strategies.
Actively solicits, and is open to, various points of view.
Able to impart focus by developing clear goals and priorities.
Able to juggle and prioritize multiple projects / initiatives.
Regularly informs and presents project progress, results, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Confidently leads meetings and discussions in an effective and efficient manner.
Engage with users, vendors, and business partners/stakeholders to influence technology and process choices and project/activity planning.
Contribute to CDO's Data security strategy development and ensures appropriate focus and alignment.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

Active TS/SCI clearance.
A Bachelor's degree is required for this position. 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement. An Associate's degree and 2 years of relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
5 or more years of experience showing a strong ability to develop collaborative and productive relationships with a wide range of cross functional leaders and stakeholders.
Demonstrated technical track record with proven experience developing data security standards.
10 or more years of experience leveraging business understanding and experience to effectively prioritize the team and project activities.
10 or more years of experience engaging with customer, partner, and internal stakeholders to ensure proper project definition, implementation, and monitoring.
10 or more years of experience demonstrated ability to translate complex security data models and analysis into simple and actionable components.
10 or more years of experience with performing CDO analysis, process analysis, and requirements analysis
Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving skills, including ability to pivot and respond to and integrate information from various sources.
Ability to absorb and synthesize information from various outlets and develop effective products for senior DoD leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to master other computer applications quickly.
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic work environment and ability to coordinate and perform multiple assignments.
Demonstrates a broad understanding of how effective information and data management underpins significant aspects of data capability and business performance.

Desired Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

Desired experience working with Special Access Programs.
Additionally, desired experience working at the OSD, Joint Staff or Service Staff level

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Job Summary:

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS069, T3, Band 6

Education and Experience Requirements:

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MAXIMUS Introduction: Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com. EEO Statement: 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. Were 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. Posted Max: USD $195,000.00/Yr. Posted Min: USD $64,200.00/Yr.