Chief Cybersecurity Architect with Security Clearance

Description & Requirements Maximus delivers secure enterprise cyber solutions in support of Department of War (DoW) missions. The Chief Cyber Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and sustaining cybersecurity architecture that ensures mission-ready systems align with DoW cybersecurity standards, enterprise architecture frameworks, and operational risk management requirements in classified environments. This role is onsite, five days a week, and requires a TS/SCI security clearance. This position is contingent upon award. Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS035, T5, Band 8 Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Develop, document, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity architecture aligned to DoW standards. - Define security requirements and ensure integration across systems, platforms, and services. - Ensure architectural alignment with NIST publications, DoW and DISA cybersecurity directives, and enterprise architecture guidance. - Advise technical leadership on architecture-level cyber risk, tradeoffs, and mitigation strategies. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: - Active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field. - 10+ years of enterprise cybersecurity and architecture experience. - Required DoD 8140 certifications for DCWF 652: CISSP OR CCSP OR CISM (at least one required). - Required technologies/tools: DoDAF or TOGAF; NIST SP 800 53 and 800 171; Risk Management Framework (RMF); eMASS. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - Master's degree in Cybersecurity or Systems Engineering. - Zero Trust architecture design and implementation experience. - Cloud security architecture experience (AWS or Azure). - Prior enterprise cyber architecture leadership supporting DoW missions. #techjobs #clearance #veteranspage Minimum Requirements TCS035, T5, Band 8 #afcsp 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 . Minimum Salary $ 165,000.00 Maximum Salary $ 195,000.00 *