Mission-Critical Security Compliance Architect

Maximus; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Security Compliance Architect to support DHS enterprise IT systems, leading RMF activities and ensuring alignment with federal standards across cloud and on-prem environments.

This contingent role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain Public Trust, and collaboration with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deliver secure, compliant solutions. Maximus TCS offers a mission-driven environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of IT architecture or cybersecurity compliance experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; US citizenship required.
• Strong RMF experience and system authorization know-how.
• Experience developing and maintaining ATO packages (SSP, SAR, POA&M).
• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST standards, and DHS policies.
• Experience supporting vulnerability management and remediation.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and system design docs.
• Ability to support continuous monitoring and federal reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

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, SARs, and POA&M.
• Execute and support RMF activities and ensure 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 and diagrams.
• Perform vulnerability analysis, compliance reviews, and remediation of weaknesses.
• Contribute to continuous monitoring and reporting for cybersecurity compliance and federal scorecards.
• Ensure system solutions align with cloud strategies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Coordinate across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams for secure lifecycle compliance.

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Security Compliance Architect to support DHS enterprise IT systems, leading RMF activities and ensuring alignment with federal standards across cloud and on-prem environments.

This contingent role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain Public Trust, and collaboration with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to deliver secure, compliant solutions. Maximus TCS offers a mission-driven environment and opportunities for professional growth.