Chief Cybersecurity Architect - United States - 37540 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Chief Cybersecurity Architect

Date

Friday, April 3, 2026

City

San Antonio

State

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery.

Recent contract awards in cybersecurity and operational readiness underscore Maximus’ role as a reliable prime for high‑impact government missions. Joining Maximus means contributing to meaningful work in fast‑paced environments alongside professionals committed to service, accountability, and results.

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

This role is onsite, five days a week, and requires a TS/SCI security clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS035, T5, Band 8

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead the development and evolution of the IDCS enterprise architecture aligned with DoD and USAF standards.

- Define and integrate cybersecurity requirements into architectural designs, ensuring compliance with RMF and NIST SP 800-160.

- Champion Zero Trust and defense-in-depth principles across cloud and on-premises environments.

- Evaluate and select secure technology solutions for integration into mission systems.

- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and security teams to ensure architectural alignment and governance.

- Embed architectural oversight into Agile and DevSecOps pipelines.

- Prepare and deliver technical documentation, briefings, and presentations to senior leadership and government clients.

Minimum Requirements

TCS035, T5, Band 8

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred focus in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field).

- TS/SCI clearance required.

- Minimum 10 years in technology consulting.

- At least 5 years supporting federal government programs.

- Experience architecting and integrating large-scale systems-of-systems (SoS) in DoD or USAF environments.

- Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (DoDAF, TOGAF, Zachman).

- Deep understanding of cybersecurity architecture principles (Zero Trust, defense-in-depth).

- Experience with cloud architecture and security (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and communicate across technical and executive audiences.

- Experience embedding architectural governance into Agile and DevSecOps environments.

- Must be a U.S. Citizen.

- At least one of the following:

CompTIA Security+

CISSP, ISSAP, CCSP

CISM, CISA

GSLC

CCISO

TOGAF

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Experience with USAF-specific architecture and compliance standards.

- Advanced certifications in cloud security or enterprise architecture.

- Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI/ML, container orchestration, and hybrid cloud platforms.

- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in complex, large-scale environments.

- Experience advising senior leadership on architectural strategy and risk posture.

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EEO Statement

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.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as 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.

Accommodations

Maximus provides 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 of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.