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Cybersecurity Architect

US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Woodlawn, MD

Woodlawn, MD

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$99k - $133k/yr Full time Identity and Access Management Information Security Infosec

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Job Description

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is recruiting a Cybersecurity Architect to join the on-site team in Woodlawn, Maryland, supporting the development, design, implementation, and oversight of the AccessCMS platform within OIT ESSG DIMES. This role centers on shaping the enterprise ICAM security framework, ensuring policy alignment, and driving governance across CMS systems.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design of the enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management security framework.
Analyze a system's compliance with applicable policies, standards, and procedures.
Monitor progress against program plans, including milestones and timeframes.
Provide administrative support to Contracting Officer Representatives in formulating project plans, statements of objectives and/or statements of work, and budgets to support ICAM initiatives for CMS systems.
Assist in internal reporting to leadership on ICAM governance activities, including periodic reports on CMS systems' compliance with security metrics.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship or National status is required.
Background and suitability investigation will be conducted.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959 (or exemption).
One-year probationary period may be required.
Documentation for the DHS I-9 will be verified through the E-Verify system.
Federal employees must be paid via direct deposit.
Attention to Detail: thorough and meticulous in work.
Customer Service: engages with clients to assess needs, provide information, resolve problems, and ensure quality service.
Oral Communication: communicates clearly to diverse audiences and delivers effective presentations.
Problem-Solving: identifies issues, analyzes information, and develops sound recommendations.
Developing and executing security strategies in accordance with NIST requirements to protect systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.
Designing and implementing ICAM solutions or products.
Monitoring and reporting on ICAM program plans and compliance activities, including governance, policies, or security metrics.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements and alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion.

This position is open to

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the United States.
Federal employees whose agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Clarification: this announcement is advertised under Direct Hire Authority and is open to all United States Citizens or Nationals.

Additional Information

Bargaining Unit Position: Yes, American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1923
Tour of Duty: Flexible
Recruitment Incentive: Not Authorized
Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure: Not Required
Salary Information: Philadelphia, PA: $98,630 to $128,221; Woodlawn, MD: $102,415 to $133,142
CMS Workplace Flexibility: Regular and recurring reporting to the listed CMS office; flexible schedules at manager's discretion.
ICTAP/CTAP: Eligible displaced federal employees may receive selection priority.

How you will be evaluated

Evaluation will consider how well you meet the listed qualifications, your application materials, and responses to the application questionnaire, plus results of required online assessments.
A Subject Matter Expert will assist in resume reviews to determine qualifications.
Competencies assessed include accountability, attention to detail, customer service, decision making, flexibility, communication, integrity, teamwork, and related skills.
Applicants must complete all required steps, including the online assessment with a cut score for proficiency in key competencies.
Veterans' preference considerations apply within the category rating process.

Required Documents

Resume showing relevant experience; two-page limit applies as of September 27, 2025; must indicate citizenship and Selective Service status if male born after 12/31/59; include work history and education with start and end dates.
CMS Required Documents (e.g., SF-50, DD-214, SF-15) as applicable.
Reasonable Accommodation requests for USA Hire assessments with supporting documentation.
RPL Eligibility documents: most recent SF-50 showing position, tenure, grade, and salary; SF-50 showing separation if applicable.

How to apply

Review the full announcement and complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and documentation by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/09/2026.
Click Apply, answer questions, attach supporting documents, and submit before the deadline.
If USA Hire assessments are required, you will receive a notification with a unique assessment link via the application portal and email.
Access USA Hire using your USAJOBS credentials, follow instructions, and complete assessments; accommodations can be requested in advance if needed.
Plan for about 3 hours to complete the assessments, with the option to pause and resume later using the same link.
Your assessment responses may be reused for up to one year for future applications.
Practice resources are available at the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center.

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