Chief Cybersecurity Architect

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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