Mission-Critical Security Compliance Architect

Maximus; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Security Compliance Architect to support DHS enterprise IT systems by ensuring security, compliance, and architecture alignment across cloud and on-prem environments. This role leads RMF activities and develops authorization artifacts.

The ideal candidate has US citizenship, ability to obtain Public Trust, and 10+ years in IT architecture or cybersecurity, with experience in SSP, SAR, POA&M, and DHS policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of IT architecture or cybersecurity compliance experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; U.S. citizenship/national status required.
• Strong experience with RMF and system authorization processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining ATO packages (SSP, SAR, POA&M).
• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST standards, and DHS cybersecurity policies.
• Experience supporting vulnerability management and remediation.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks and system design documentation.
• Ability to support continuous monitoring and federal reporting requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in design, analysis, and development of secure enterprise IT systems and architecture solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and manage security artifacts including Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and POA&M.
• 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 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

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Security Compliance Architect to support DHS enterprise IT systems by ensuring security, compliance, and architecture alignment across cloud and on-prem environments. This role leads RMF activities and develops authorization artifacts.

The ideal candidate has US citizenship, ability to obtain Public Trust, and 10+ years in IT architecture or cybersecurity, with experience in SSP, SAR, POA&M, and DHS policies.