Security Compliance Architect

Maximus; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Security Compliance Architect in Annapolis, Maryland. This role involves leading security compliance and architecture alignment across cloud and on-premises environments. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in IT architecture or cybersecurity compliance and must hold a bachelor's degree. Strong knowledge of RMF and federal cybersecurity standards is essential.

The role offers a competitive salary ranging between $110,000 and $140,000 and provides opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in IT architecture or cybersecurity compliance.
• Strong experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Knowledge of FISMA, NIST standards, and DHS cybersecurity policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in secure enterprise IT systems design.
• Develop and manage security authorization artifacts.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and compliance.

Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

System authorization processes

Vulnerability management

NIST standards

Documentation and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

The Security Compliance Architect supports DHS enterprise IT systems by ensuring security, compliance, and architecture alignment across cloud and on-premises environments. This role leads to RMF activities, develops authorization artifacts, and ensures adherence to federal cybersecurity standards, enterprise architecture governance, and continuous monitoring requirements.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS035, T5, Band 8

Job-Specific Essential Duties and 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 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.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

• 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. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship

• Strong experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system authorization processes

• Experience developing and maintaining ATO packages and security documentation (SSP, SAR, POA&Ms)

• 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

Minimum Salary

$110,000

Maximum Salary

$140,000

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.