Security Solutions Architect
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1420, 11th Street, Cheatom Park, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50314, United States
About the Role
This position serves as a strategic bridge between business objectives and enterprise security architecture within a federally focused environment. You will act as a technical ISO stakeholder, providing security architecture and guidance to solution owners, particularly across OCTO (AIA/Solution Architects) and Business Development teams. The role is designed to ensure that technology solutions not only align with business strategy but also adhere to rigorous regulatory and contractual security standards.
In this capacity, you will translate complex security requirements, standards, and controls into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your work involves identifying architectural and solution-level security risks, collaborating with partners to define appropriate mitigating controls, and documenting security architecture decisions to support audit and assurance activities. You will also identify recurring risk patterns and escalate systemic issues to ISO leadership for remediation planning.
Hiring Process & Application
Candidates must refer to the additional information section of the job requisition to determine specific clearance eligibility requirements. If you require reasonable accommodations during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or impairment, please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com for assistance with accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews.
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 comprehensive. While annual salary is a key component, our total compensation package includes short- and long-term incentives, program-specific awards, and a robust benefits suite covering health insurance, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, and paid time off. Compensation is determined by factors such as job location, education, experience, market value, and internal pay alignment, ensuring fairness and equity across the organization.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1420, 11th Street, Cheatom Park, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50314, United States
Des Moines, Iowa
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 regulatory and contractual compliance 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 partnerships with internal and external business stakeholders
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
A Security Solutions Architect at Maximus is responsible for the following: 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 regulatory and contractual compliance 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 1420, 11th Street, Cheatom Park, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50314, 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.