Sr Analyst - Data Security & Compliance (Remote)

Description & Requirements 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 . The role of the Sr Analyst - Data Security is to provide the analytical and technical support to advance the objectives of the Maximus Information Security Office - Data Governance and Security program, promote data policies and standards, and enhance the engagement of enterprise Data Owners and Data Stewards.

This position is responsible for the daily execution of data governance and security processes and collaborates with key stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of data governance initiatives with organizational goals while increasing the security and compliance posture of data assets.

The ideal candidate has experience working remote in a large complex company in the areas of data governance, information security, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with a proven ability to build relationships in business, security, and IT functions.

A solid understanding of data governance and security concepts, technologies, and methodologies, such as data loss prevention, data encryption, structured and unstructured data security controls, data classification, data retention, and secure data sanitation is preferred.

Experience with AWS and Azure cloud services, and complex global IT environments is strongly preferred. Experience with industry frameworks, standards, and regulations : NIST, ISO 27001, ISO 31000, FedRAMP, GDPR, CCPA, etc.

and a certification in one or more of the following is a plus : CDMP, CDP, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, CCSP or similar. Additional Requirements as per contract / client : Candidates must be a US Citizen Essential Duties and Responsibilities : - Review data sources and identify, categorize, and classify data based on sensitivity and compliance requirements.

Work directly with Data Stewards and Data Custodians to remediate compliance deficiencies. - Implement and maintain a sensitive data catalog including organization information and metadata used for data store identification, classification, and compliance.

• Serve as a dedicated liaison providing outreach, guidance, and education to stakeholders in topics related to data governance and security to increase engagement and advance the maturity of data governance and security practices.
• Coordinate interfaces and cross-functional collaboration related to data governance and security initiatives. Align data governance and security processes with regulatory, customer, and business development requirements.
• Responsible for the daily execution and delivery of data governance and security program assignments. Promote the adoption of data governance and security policies, standards, processes, tools, and best practices across the organization to increase awareness, ensure compliance, and manage risk.
• Participate in technology security reviews to ensure compliance with data governance policies. - Monitor and measure the effectiveness of data governance and security processes;

create reports and dashboards to track data governance and security KPIs and objectives. - Propose improvements to make operational activities more automated, effective, efficient, and consistent to support data governance and security goals.

• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure performance targets for data governance and security are achieved. Project Responsibilities :
• Administration and configuration of the Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) system.
• Management of data security and data loss prevention system policies based on compliance requirements.
• Management of data discovery sources and mappings.
• Work with cloud engineers to integrate the DSPM with target data sources. Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required. - Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of education.

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.

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.