Security Solutions Architect
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on814, South 29th Street, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, 59101, United States
About the Role
This position serves as a critical bridge between business strategy and information security architecture within a federally focused environment. You will act as a technical ISO stakeholder, providing security architecture and guidance to solution owners across OCTO and Business Development teams. The role exists to ensure that technology solutions not only drive innovation but also align seamlessly with enterprise security standards, internal controls, and complex regulatory requirements.
In this capacity, you will translate security requirements, standards, and controls into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your day-to-day involves assessing business strategies to determine security needs, conducting vulnerability analyses, and overseeing projects through the implementation phase. You will collaborate with technical architects to ensure consistency with enterprise architecture processes and foster strategic relationships with internal and external partners to mitigate architectural risks.
Hiring Process
Candidates must refer to the additional information section of the job requisition to determine specific clearance eligibility requirements. The application process includes a review of qualifications, followed by interviews to assess technical expertise in federal compliance frameworks and security architecture principles.
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.
Accommodations
Maximus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage, including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews, please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Work location
Work model: On-site
814, South 29th Street, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, 59101, United States
Billings, Montana
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDetermine security requirements by assessing business strategies and conducting risk assessments
- check_circleDevelop security strategies and oversee projects through the implementation phase
- check_circleDefine security requirements for information technologies and solutions
- check_circleEnsure security controls meet all regulatory and contractual requirements
- check_circleProvide security architecture guidance to solution owners and technical teams
- check_circleTranslate security standards into actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- check_circleDocument security architecture decisions and risks to support audit and assurance activities
- check_circleResearch emerging technologies to evaluate technical trends and security requirements
- check_circleEstablish strategic relationships with internal and external business partners and clients
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent
- verified7+ years IT experience
- verifiedSecurity Engineering or Security Architecture experience in a federally focused environment
- verifiedNIST 800-53 experience
- verifiedNIST 800-171 experience
- verifiedCISSP or CCSP certification desired
Nice to Have
Professional security certification such as CISSP or CCSP. Experience with NIST SP 800-160v1r1, NIST SP 800-218, NIST 800-207, NIST 800-128, NIST 800-58, NIST 800-39, NIST 800-37, NIST SP 800-46, and NIST Privacy Framework. Configuration standards experience with CIS Benchmark, SCAP Benchmark, NIST Security Configuration Checklist, DISA STIGs, DISA SRGs, and NSA Guides.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth insurance coveragecheck_circleLife and disability insurancecheck_circleRetirement savings plancheck_circlePaid holidays and paid time offShort- and long-term incentives
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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
Maximus is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 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 814, South 29th Street, Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, 59101, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Security Solutions Architect job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Maximus has listed this Security Solutions Architect role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Security Solutions Architect role?expand_more
Security Solutions Architect at Maximus typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Security Solutions Architect role at Maximus?expand_more
Key skills for Security Solutions Architect at Maximus include Cissp; CCSP; Nist 800-53; Nist 800-171; Nist SP 800-160v1r1; Nist SP 800-218; Nist 800-207; and Nist 800-128.
What education is required for Security Solutions Architect at Maximus?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
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Security Solutions Architect at Maximus is part of the it job category on Recrutus.