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Job Title: Zero Trust Cyber Architect
Company Name: Maximus
Location: Reston, VA
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 01/03/2026
Expire Date: 03/04/2026
Job Categories: Architectural Services, Construction, Mining and Trades, Consulting Services, Government and Policy
Job Description
Zero Trust Cyber Architect
We have an exciting opening for a SME Cybersecurity Specialist to support a large customer organization in the fast-growing National Security Group. 

This position is located in Reston, VA and requires an active TS/SCI Poly clearance. 
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS270, P5, Band 8

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Respond to congressional inquiries on Cybersecurity issues; turning cybersecurity needs and capabilities into requirements and detailed technical solutions; developing and maintaining a list of Cybersecurity Architecture needs, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans; analyzing cybersecurity best practices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Developing and publishing baseline security requirements for common enterprise services to ensure capabilities are following cybersecurity directives and policies; conducting critical path analysis, risk analysis, and task dependency analysis; developing security requirements and constraints to provide input to foundational technical documents, including program architectural artifacts, business cases, and concept of operations.
  • Documenting architectural rules for Zero Trust
  • Diagram an interim and future architecture for Zero Trust implementation
  • Define/communicate the Zero Trust integration expectations for all ITE services
  • Create a Zero Trust playbook

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph
  • Requires BS and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience 
  • Secure cloud architecture expertise
  • Detail-oriented, ability to consistently provide high-quality products that are concise, thorough, and accurate.
  • Ability to adapt in response to shifts in customer priorities.
  • Expert knowledge in Identity, Authentication and Authorization.
  • Experience partnering across the IC

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Minimum Requirements
TCS270, P5, Band 8
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.
Minimum Salary
$
175,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
195,000.00
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Company Name: Maximus
Website:https://maximus.avature.net/careers/FolderDetail/United-States-Zero-Trust-SME-Stormbreaker-SOURCING/33427?source=HBCU+Connect
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