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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Security Engineer - **Company:** Maximus, Inc. - **Location:** Spokane, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $141,270.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Connections, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Privacy Controls, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-security-engineer-remote-spokane-wa--e0123ef4-84ff-4c1a-a108-b05f6930fe87 ## About the Role Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and 7+ Years - 5+ years of Security Engineering experience. - Experience working with the US Federal government (current/previous federal employee or federal contractor) in a security engineering capacity. - NIST 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations - NIST 800-171 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations - Strong background regarding how to secure CI/CD pipelines. - Good understanding of networking connectivity and network security controls. - Understand endpoint security (servers, workstations) - Understand applied Zero Trust. - Experience with vulnerability management and remediation processes. - Experience with Cloud security in AWS and/or Azure environment. - Up to 10% travel is required. - Candidate will be subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements for a Public Trust Clearance. - U.S. Citizenship is required, per contractual requirements. - Any of the following is preferred: CISSP, CISA, CCSP, CISM, GIAC, AWS Security, or Azure Security certifications., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Best Practices, CCSP - Cisco Certified Security Professional, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Contract Requirements, Documentation, Endpoint Security, Engineering, Establish Priorities, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Firewalls, GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Connectivity, Network Security, Operational Strategy, People Management, Privacy Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Security Analysis, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Citizen, Vulnerability Scanners, Willing to Travel ## Description Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance on Information Security solutions, supporting other engineers in selection, integration, and optimization. - Lead or actively contribute to other information security projects and operational duties, offering technical leadership and mentorship throughout. - Implementation, configuration, and maintenance of Information Security solutions, ensuring best practices are followed and providing direction to engineering staff as needed. - Coordinate and oversee level of effort, planning, and support for enterprise project-level work, providing technical leadership and aligning resources across teams. - Prioritize and direct execution of program elements based on risk, business objectives, and organizational impact. - Advise on security controls across cloud, network, and endpoint application environments. - Perform security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and remediation tracking. - Advise on security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and vulnerability scanning tools. - Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and CI/CD Pipeline Engineers to address security risks. - Assist with development and maintenance of security documentation, policies, procedures, and system security plans. - Provide recommendations for improving security posture, compliance, and operational efficiency. - Support implementation of Zero Trust, secure configuration management, and cloud security best practices. - Review proposals/bids to confirm technical compliance requirements. - Act as a technical ISO stakeholder in Enterprise Risk and Assurance activities - Communicate upcoming initiatives, solution designs, and security or compliance considerations to ISO leadership. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - 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