Security Solutions Architect

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 requirements.

In this capacity, you will translate complex security standards into actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your work involves identifying architectural risks, defining appropriate mitigating controls, and documenting security decisions to support audit and assurance activities. You will foster strategic relationships with internal and external partners, ensuring that new and existing technologies are assimilated correctly while maintaining consistency with enterprise architecture practices.

Hiring Process

Candidates must refer to the additional information section of the job requisition to determine specific clearance eligibility requirements. The application process includes standard assessments and interviews. 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.

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, experience, and market value, ensuring internal pay alignment and compliance with regulatory standards.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Democrat Road, Memphis, Shelby County, West Tennessee, Tennessee, 38118, United States

Memphis, Tennessee

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
check_circleIdentify architectural risks and collaborate on defining appropriate mitigating controls

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
verifiedFederal compliance frameworks knowledge
verifiedEnterprise level internal controls and security standards knowledge
verifiedSecurity architecture principles and risk-based design approaches
verifiedAbility to travel up to 10%
verifiedCIS Benchmark, SCAP, NIST Security Configuration Checklist, DISA STIGs, DISA SRGs, NSA Guides experience preferred

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

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 Democrat Road, Memphis, Shelby County, West Tennessee, Tennessee, 38118, 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.

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