Security Solutions Architect
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onUniversity of South Carolina, George Rogers Boulevard, Wales Garden, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 29201, 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, primarily engaging with OCTO (AIA/Solution Architects) and Business Development teams. The role exists to ensure that technology solutions not only drive innovation but also adhere to rigorous regulatory, contractual, and internal control 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 architectural risk patterns and escalate systemic issues to ISO leadership for remediation planning.
The Team and Mission
You will partner with various information security team members and IT teams to ensure that changes to new or existing technologies are assimilated and functioning correctly. A key part of your mission is to establish collaborative working relationships with internal and external business partners and clients, ensuring that technology solutions align with security architecture and broader business strategy. You will also foster strategic relationships and establish key organizational partnerships to support internal and external compliance activities.
Hiring Process and Application
Maximus is committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment, please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com to request reasonable accommodations.
Equal Opportunity and 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 culture values diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every team member feels supported in their professional journey.
Compensation and Benefits
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel, external market and internal value analysis, and internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
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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 University of South Carolina, George Rogers Boulevard, Wales Garden, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, 29201, United States. This is a on-site role.