Lead Security Architect

Maximus; Randolph Air Force Base (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Lead Security Architect to oversee security architecture and implementation, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. This hybrid role is based in San Antonio and requires a Secret security clearance.

The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and must hold cloud security certifications. Responsibilities include designing enterprise security architecture and overseeing threat detection capabilities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or architecture
• Ability to commute to the work location in San Antonio
• Hands-on knowledge of CNAPP, SIEM, SOAR tools

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise cloud security architecture
• Integrate security into CI/CD (DevSecOps)
• Oversee incident response and threat detection capabilities

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering/architecture

Cloud security certification (CCSP, AWS Security Specialty)

Boundary technology knowledge (e.g., F5 BIG‑IP)

Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

Experience with SIEM and SOAR tools

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Lead Security Architect. The Lead Security Architect leads the security architecture and implementation across the MCE, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and enabling automated, scalable security controls.

This role is Hybrid at our San Antonio office and requires a Secret security clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS040, T4, Band 7

Job‑Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise cloud security architecture.
• Enforce boundary protection, monitoring, and cyber defense.
• Integrate security into CI/CD (DevSecOps).
• Oversee incident response and threat detection capabilities.

Job‑Specific Minimum Requirements

• Ability to commute as needed to the work location in San Antonio.
• 8+ years cybersecurity engineering/architecture.
• Cloud security certification (CCSP, AWS Security Specialty).
• Experience with boundary tech (e.g., F5 BIG‑IP).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and DoD ZT strategies.
• Expertise in IL5/IL6 accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Hands‑on knowledge of CNAPP, SIEM, SOAR tools (Splunk, Sentinel).
• Experience automating security compliance (IaC + policy‑as‑code).
• Understanding of cross‑domain solutions (CDS) and data protection.

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.