Federal RMF Security Architect – Cloud & Compliance

Maximus; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Security Compliance Architect to lead security, compliance, and architecture alignment across cloud and on-premises environments for DHS enterprise IT systems.

The role guides RMF activities, develops authorization artifacts, and ensures adherence to federal cybersecurity standards, enterprise governance, and continuous monitoring requirements. U.S. citizenship or national status is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant IT architecture or cybersecurity experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; DHS suitability preferred.
• Strong experience with 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.

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.

Skills

IT architecture

Cybersecurity compliance

RMF experience

Security authorization

Vulnerability management

NIST standards

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Security Compliance Architect to lead security, compliance, and architecture alignment across cloud and on-premises environments for DHS enterprise IT systems.

The role guides RMF activities, develops authorization artifacts, and ensures adherence to federal cybersecurity standards, enterprise governance, and continuous monitoring requirements. U.S. citizenship or national status is required.