Cybersecurity Engineer SME

Company: MAXISIQ, Inc.
Location: Chantilly
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Company Description Since 2006, MAXISIQ has advanced the state of Cyber RDT&E by bringing together industry expertise in software, hardware, communications and security, and leveraging decades of operational experience to deliver exceptional value to communities and the critical missions they support. Join MAXISIQ where we innovate, develop smarter solutions, technologies, services, and actionable capabilities for our clients- right when they need it most. Job Description MAXISIQ is seeking Cybersecurity Engineer SME candidates to be part of a dynamic team and provide support for a Sponsor’s program. This requisition is intended to identify qualified candidates for anticipated and future opportunities as business needs evolve. The Cybersecurity Engineer will target, assess, exploit, and report risks and vulnerabilities of information systems to provide senior decision makers with actionable data. Cybersecurity Engineers are responsible for IT security/vulnerability assessments and managing overall network security using network and security-related hardware and software. This full-time position supports work performed in Chantilly, VA. Primary Responsibilities Identify and define applicable security controls and responses for the project Review responses, enter responses into the cyber risk management platform, and update risks Identify common controls and draft common control language for the cyber risk management platform Perform security maintenance duties, such as performing analyses of vulnerabilities and providing recommended resolutions Maintain awareness of system level changes, ensure proper patch levels, and upload cyclic scans to the appropriate repositories Achieve and maintain system accreditation, including providing guidance, plans, and evidence and maintaining documentation Perform regular reviews, such as audits, and review security test results Participate in or lead technical exchange meetings and application review boards and document action items and results Brief management on status Qualifications Required Qualifications Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Prior experience with programs of similar size and complexity Experience with the Sponsor and the Sponsor’s mission Bachelor's degree and 15 years' experience. Demonstrated work experience in cyber security or related IT field Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction Demonstrated experience designing, testing, or implementing IT security architecture Demonstrated experience performing network security analysis Demonstrated experience developing risk management methodologies Demonstrated experience analyzing test results to develop risk/threat mitigation plans Demonstrated experience communicating vulnerability results and risk posture to senior executives Desired Qualifications Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Experience with the Sponsor’s entitlement management programs PMP, SAFe Agile Certification, AWS certification Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. CJ At MAXISIQ, inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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