Lead Security Architect

Maximus is seeking a Lead Security Architect . 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.

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 incident response and threat detection capabilities.

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).

• 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

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.

Minimum Salary

$154,000

Maximum Salary

$187,000