Security Solutions Architect
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on821, Clubhouse Way, St. George, Washington County, Utah, 84770, United States
About the Role
This position serves as a critical bridge between business strategy and information security, ensuring that technology solutions are robust, compliant, and aligned with enterprise architecture. You will act as a technical Security Architect within a federally focused environment, providing guidance to solution owners, OCTO teams, and Business Development groups. The role is designed to translate complex security requirements, standards, and controls into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
In this capacity, you will define security requirements for new and existing technologies, overseeing projects through the implementation phase. You will identify architectural and solution-level security risks, collaborating with stakeholders to define appropriate mitigating controls. A key part of your day involves partnering with technical architects to ensure consistency with enterprise architecture processes and establishing collaborative relationships with internal and external business partners. You will also serve as a technical ISO stakeholder in Enterprise Risk and Assurance activities, documenting security architecture decisions and escalating systemic issues to leadership for remediation planning.
Hiring Process
Candidates interested in this opportunity should review the additional information section of the job requisition to determine clearance eligibility requirements. The application process includes standard steps for evaluating qualifications, with accommodations available for individuals requiring assistance due to a disability, medical condition, or impairment. If you need support during any phase of the employment process, including accessing job postings or participating in interviews, please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Equal Opportunity & Culture
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. Our compensation philosophy is transparent and based on factors such as job location, education, training, experience, and market value. We are committed to providing a variety of benefits, including health insurance, life and disability coverage, and retirement savings plans, ensuring a comprehensive total rewards package for our employees.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Cissp, CCSP, Nist 800-53, Nist 800-171, Nist SP 800-160v1r1, Nist SP 800-218, Nist 800-207, Nist 800-128, Nist 800-58, Nist 800-39.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
Frequently asked questions about Security Solutions Architect at Maximus
What does a Security Solutions Architect at Maximus do?expand_more
In this Security Solutions Architect at Maximus role, you will determine security requirements by assessing business strategies and conducting risk assessments; develop security strategies and oversee projects through the implementation phase; define security requirements for information technologies and solutions; and ensure security controls meet all regulatory and contractual requirements.
What are the requirements for this Security Solutions Architect role?expand_more
To qualify for the Security Solutions Architect at Maximus position, applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent; 7+ years IT experience; Security Engineering or Security Architecture experience in a federally focused environment; NIST 800-53 experience; NIST 800-171 experience; and CISSP or CCSP certification desired.
Where is the Security Solutions Architect role at Maximus located?expand_more
Security Solutions Architect at Maximus is based in 821, Clubhouse Way, St. George, Washington County, Utah, 84770, United States. This is a on-site role.