National Security RMF & DHS Compliance Architect

Maximus; Little Rock (AR); 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 authorization artifacts. The role ensures alignment with DHS standards, governance, and continuous monitoring across cloud and on‑prem environments.

Requirements include a Public Trust eligibility, 10+ years in IT architecture or cybersecurity, and strong collaboration across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams. This is a contingent position tied to contract award.

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.
• 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&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 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

RMF knowledge

Security documentation

Vulnerability management

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SSP

SAR

POA&M

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Security Compliance Architect to support DHS enterprise IT systems, leading RMF activities and authorization artifacts. The role ensures alignment with DHS standards, governance, and continuous monitoring across cloud and on‑prem environments.

Requirements include a Public Trust eligibility, 10+ years in IT architecture or cybersecurity, and strong collaboration across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams. This is a contingent position tied to contract award.