Federal Security & Compliance Architect

Hbcu Connect, Llc; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Security Compliance Architect to support DHS enterprise IT systems, ensuring security, compliance, and architecture alignment across cloud and on‑prem environments. The role leads RMF activities, develops authorization artifacts, and maintains adherence to federal cybersecurity standards and governance requirements. U.S.

citizenship or U.S. national status is required; ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required.

Qualifications

• 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, active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability preferred
• 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

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 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 description

Maximus is seeking a Security Compliance Architect to support DHS enterprise IT systems, ensuring security, compliance, and architecture alignment across cloud and on‑prem environments. The role leads RMF activities, develops authorization artifacts, and maintains adherence to federal cybersecurity standards and governance requirements. U.S.

citizenship or U.S. national status is required; ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required.