Lead Security Architect

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a Lead Security Architect whi will be responsible for designing and implementing secure cloud architectures aligned with DoD and Air Force requirements, including RMF, FedRAMP, and DISA compliance. The Lead Security Architect leads the security architecture and implementation across the MCE, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and enabling automated, scalable security controls. Works hand-in-hand with Lead Cloud Architect and Site Reliability Engineer to deliver secure cloud solutions for the Government.

This role is Hybrid at our San Antonio office and requires a Secret security clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS040, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Design and implement enterprise cloud security architecture.

- Enforce boundary protection, monitoring, and cyber defense.

- Lead compliance automation (RMF, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP).

- Integrate security into CI/CD (DevSecOps).

- Oversee vulnerability management, POA&M development, and remediation efforts.

- Architect and implement SIEM solutions and security monitoring capabilities

- Support ATO and RMF artifact development and lifecycle management

- Collaborate with SOC and engineering teams to respond to incidents while leveraging threat detection capabilities

- Implement identity, access controls, and least privilege architectures

- Deliver security recommendations and compliance reporting to leadership

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Active Secret clearance.

- Ability to commute as needed to the work location in San Antonio.

- 8+ years cybersecurity engineering/architecture.

- Cloud security certification (CCSP, AWS Security Specialty).

- Active IAT/IAM Level II baseline certification

- Experience with boundary tech (e.g., F5 BIG-IP).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and DoD ZT strategies.

- Expertise in IL5/IL6 accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.

- Hands-on knowledge of CNAPP, SIEM, SOAR tools (Splunk, Sentinel).

- Experience automating security compliance (IaC + policy-as-code).

- Understanding of cross-domain solutions (CDS) and data protection.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS040, T4, Band 7

EEO Statement

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.

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Accommodations
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Minimum Salary

$ 145,000.00

Maximum Salary

$ 165,000.00