Security Compliance Architect
Job Summary
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT architecture or cybersecurity compliance, with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- 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.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across technical and program teams.
Benefits
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.
Pay
Minimum Salary: $110,000.00
Maximum Salary: $140,000.00