Principal Cybersecurity Architect

The Principal Cybersecurity Architect will define, govern, and sustain cybersecurity architecture for mission-ready systems operating in classified environments. This onsite role supports alignment with Department of War (DoW) standards and enterprise architecture requirements, and is contingent upon award.

Location

San Antonio, TX, United States (onsite)

Compensation

USD 165,000 - 195,000 per year

Role Summary

In this position, you will ensure cybersecurity architecture meets DoW standards while also reflecting enterprise architecture guidance. The role requires an active clearance of TS/SCI and will be performed in classified environments. Employment is contingent upon award.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain enterprise cybersecurity architecture aligned to DoW standards.
• Define security requirements and ensure architecture-level integration across systems, platforms, and services.
• Maintain alignment with NIST publications, DoW and DISA cybersecurity directives, and enterprise architecture guidance.
• Advise technical leadership on architecture-level cyber risk, including tradeoffs and mitigation strategy recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a 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).
• Demonstrated familiarity with required technologies/tools: DoDAF or TOGAF; NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171; Risk Management Framework (RMF); and eMASS.

Technologies and Frameworks

• DoDAF
• TOGAF
• NIST SP 800-53
• NIST SP 800-171
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• eMASS
• CISSP, CCSP, CISM

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or Systems Engineering.
• Zero Trust architecture design and implementation experience.
• Cloud security architecture experience with AWS or Azure.
• Prior enterprise cyber architecture leadership supporting DoW missions.

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.