Security Compliance Architect

Job Overview

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS
035, T5, Band 8

• Provide technical leadership in the design, analysis, and development of secure enterprise IT systems and architecture solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and manage security authorization artifacts including Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and POA&M.
• Execute and support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and ensure compliance with DHS processes and documentation standards.
• Ensure systems comply with DHS enterprise architecture, governance frameworks, and cybersecurity standards.
• Support enterprise architecture governance by maintaining architecture artifacts, system documentation, and technical configuration diagrams.
• Perform vulnerability analysis, compliance reviews, and support remediation of identified system weaknesses.
• Contribute to continuous monitoring and reporting for cybersecurity compliance and federal scorecard requirements.
• Ensure system solutions align with cloud strategies including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments.
• Support system certification, security testing, and evaluation processes for enterprise IT systems.
• Coordinate across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure secure system integration and lifecycle compliance.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in IT architecture or cybersecurity compliance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship.
• Strong experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system authorization processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining ATO packages and security documentation (SSP, SAR, POA&M).
• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST standards, and DHS cybersecurity policies.
• Experience supporting vulnerability management, remediation, and compliance tracking.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and system design documentation.
• Ability to support continuous monitoring and federal reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and program teams.

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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.

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