Senior Director – Cyber Security & Innovation

Job Description

Company: Maximus

Location: Richmond, US

**Overview:**
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Director to lead our Cyber Security & Innovation team. As a seasoned expert in information security, you will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information owned by our programs. You will lead a mid-sized team and partner with government stakeholders to interpret and meet evolving cybersecurity and AI regulatory requirements. **Responsibilities:**
• Direct activities that have a significant impact on the overall achievement of all information security results on the program. * Provide oversight and consultation on difficult security architecture and security engineering tasks. * Develop, implement, and manage strategic project/client information security monitoring and operations. * Lead cybersecurity engineering, compliance, and innovation initiatives for federal programs. * Oversee RMF implementation and continuous monitoring to ensure compliance in cloud and development environments. * Drive adoption of AI-enabled solutions to improve cybersecurity operations, efficiency, and compliance outcomes. * Define and implement strategies for Responsible AI, Zero Trust architecture, and DevSecOps maturity. * Guide secure deployment of AI solutions within FedRAMP-authorized environments. * Partner with government stakeholders to interpret and meet evolving cybersecurity and AI regulatory requirements. **Qualifications:**
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. * 12-15+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting federal programs, including leadership roles spanning strategy, planning, innovation, and compliance. * CISSP certification is required. * Extensive knowledge of RMF processes and controls for federal programs, including NIST 800-53 control implementation, security control assessments (SCA), system authorization (ATO), continuous monitoring, and POA&M management. * Demonstrated experience applying Generative AI to cybersecurity or compliance challenges. * Strong background in implementing security controls within DevSecOps pipelines. * Deep understanding of Zero Trust principles and architectures. * Knowledge of vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and threat mitigation techniques. * Expertise in cloud architecture and cybersecurity best practices (AWS, Azure, or similar). **Benefits:**
As a Maximus employee, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Short- and long-term incentives
• Program-specific awards
• Annual salary range: $230,000 – $240,000

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