Security Solutions Architect
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2800, Fern Cove, Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, 38801, United States
About the Role
As a Security Architect within a federally focused environment, you will serve as a strategic partner to solution owners, OCTO (AIA/Solution Architects), and Business Development teams. This role exists to bridge the gap between complex business strategies and robust information security requirements, ensuring that technology solutions are not only innovative but also compliant with rigorous federal standards.
You will act as a technical ISO stakeholder in Enterprise Risk and Assurance activities, translating security requirements, standards, and controls into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences. Your day-to-day involves assessing business strategies, conducting vulnerability analyses, and defining security requirements for new and existing technologies. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure that proposed designs align with enterprise security standards, internal controls, and applicable regulatory obligations.
A key part of your mission is to identify architectural and solution-level security risks, documenting decisions and accepted exceptions to support audit and assurance activities. You will also research emerging technologies to evaluate technical trends, fostering strategic relationships that align security architecture with the broader business strategy.
Hiring Process & Application
To apply, please refer to the additional information section of the job requisition to determine clearance eligibility requirements. 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 for reasonable accommodations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Compensation & Benefits
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including job location, education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel, external market value, 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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2800, Fern Cove, Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, 38801, United States
Tupelo, Mississippi
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 business development teams
- check_circleTranslate security requirements into actionable guidance for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- check_circleIdentify architectural risks and collaborate with stakeholders to define mitigating controls
- check_circleDocument security architecture decisions and risks to support audit and assurance activities
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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 the 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 2800, Fern Cove, Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, 38801, 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.
What category does the Security Solutions Architect role belong to?expand_more
Security Solutions Architect at Maximus is part of the it job category on Recrutus.