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# Security Compliance Architect

- **Company:** Maximus, Inc.
- **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, IT Architecture, Information Technology, Plan of Action and Milestones, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=63c6b2f8e3d8b8ae

## About the Role

* 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. Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred. U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status 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

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## Description

* 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.


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