Chief Cybersecurity Architect

Maximus; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus delivers secure enterprise cyber solutions in support of Department of War (DoW) missions. The Chief Cyber Architect leads defining, governing, and sustaining cybersecurity architecture to ensure mission-ready systems align with DoW standards and risk management in classified environments.

This onsite role requires TS/SCI clearance, with obligations tied to award and program status. You will define security requirements, guide architecture decisions, and collaborate with technical

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of enterprise cybersecurity and architecture experience.
• DoD 8140 certifications for DCWF 652: CISSP OR CCSP OR CISM (at least one).
• Knowledge of DoDAF or TOGAF; NIST SP 800-53/800-171; RMF; eMASS.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity architecture aligned to DoW standards.
• Define security requirements and ensure integration across systems, platforms, and services.
• Ensure architectural alignment with NIST publications and DoW/DISA directives.
• Advise technical leadership on architecture-level cyber risk, tradeoffs, and mitigation strategies.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Security architecture

Architecture tradeoffs

Security requirements

DoD security standards

RMF / NIST

TOGAF / DoDAF

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

Zero Trust

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or Systems Engineering

Tools

DoDAF

TOGAF

NIST SP 800-53/800-171

RMF

eMASS

Job description

Maximus delivers secure enterprise cyber solutions in support of Department of War (DoW) missions. The Chief Cyber Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and sustaining cybersecurity architecture that ensures mission-ready systems align with DoW cybersecurity standards, enterprise architecture frameworks, and operational risk management requirements in classified environments.

This role is onsite, five days a week, and requires a TS/SCI security clearance.

This position is contingent upon award.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS035, T5, Band 8

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity architecture aligned to DoW standards.
• Define security requirements and ensure integration across systems, platforms, and services.
• Ensure architectural alignment with NIST publications, DoW and DISA cybersecurity directives, and enterprise architecture guidance.
• Advise technical leadership on architecture-level cyber risk, tradeoffs, and mitigation strategies.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements

• Active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of enterprise cybersecurity and architecture experience.
• Required DoD 8140 certifications for DCWF 652: CISSP OR CCSP OR CISM (at least one required).
• Required technologies/tools: DoDAF or TOGAF; NIST SP 800 53 and 800 171; Risk Management Framework (RMF); eMASS.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or Systems Engineering.
• Zero Trust architecture design and implementation experience.
• Cloud security architecture experience (AWS or Azure).

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 [e-mail].