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Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers.
Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high-impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale.
This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.
The Security Compliance Architect supports DHS enterprise IT systems by ensuring security, compliance, and architecture alignment across cloud and on-premises environments. This role leads to RMF activities, develops authorization artifacts, and ensures adherence to federal cybersecurity standards, enterprise architecture governance, and continuous monitoring requirements.
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
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS035, T5, Band 8
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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&Ms.
- 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.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- 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
#techjobs #clearance #veteranspage #TSTECH
Minimum Requirements
TCS035, T5, Band 8
EEO Statement
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.
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.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
110,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
140,000.00
Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers.
Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high-impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale.
This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.
The Security Compliance Architect supports DHS enterprise IT systems by ensuring security, compliance, and architecture alignment across cloud and on-premises environments. This role leads to RMF activities, develops authorization artifacts, and ensures adherence to federal cybersecurity standards, enterprise architecture governance, and continuous monitoring requirements.
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
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS035, T5, Band 8
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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&Ms.
- 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.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- 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
#techjobs #clearance #veteranspage #TSTECH
Minimum Requirements
TCS035, T5, Band 8
EEO Statement
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.
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.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
110,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
140,000.00
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