Federal software engineering for contractors who need code and controls aligned
Federal software delivery requires engineers who understand both the codebase and the security controls. Maxiom builds and modernizes systems for federal contractors and government programs with FedRAMP alignment, NIST 800-53 control implementation, continuous monitoring architecture, and legacy migration of aging .NET and on-premises systems. Our engineers have delivered inside large-scale federal contracting environments where audit evidence comes from implementation, not paperwork alone.
- 2002
- Founded
- $100M+
- Delivered
- 98%
- Satisfaction
The problem
FedRAMP path complexity
Authorization requires system boundary definition, control inheritance, continuous monitoring architecture, and evidence that assessors can validate. Most teams underestimate the engineering work behind the paperwork.
NIST 800-53 control implementation
Controls are not checkbox items. They require specific implementation in authentication, logging, encryption, configuration management, and incident response workflows.
Legacy systems common in government environments
Federal programs often depend on aging .NET, on-premises, or custom-built systems that nobody wants to touch but everyone depends on.
Relevant services
Compliance Engineering
FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 aligned engineering, control implementation, and compliance-focused code review.
Learn moreLegacy Modernization
Phased migration of aging government systems to modern, maintainable infrastructure.
Learn moreCTO Advisory
Senior technical leadership for vendor evaluation, architecture decisions, and board-level risk reporting.
Learn moreAT&T Government Solutions
Delivery experience inside large-scale federal contracting environments.
Exelis
Engineering work on defense and government technology programs.
Federal security framework experience
Engineers who have built and reviewed systems against NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP requirements.
- NDA signed before access
- Read-only repository only
- Senior engineers every time
- Report in 10 business days
Frequently asked questions
What federal software engineering services does Maxiom provide?
Compliance engineering for FedRAMP and NIST 800-53, legacy modernization for aging government systems, and fractional CTO advisory for vendor evaluation and architecture decisions. All engagements use senior engineers.
Does Maxiom support FedRAMP authorization?
Yes. We engineer system boundary definition, control inheritance, continuous monitoring architecture, and implementation evidence that FedRAMP assessors can validate — not just documentation.
What government delivery experience does Maxiom have?
Delivery experience inside large-scale federal contracting environments including AT&T Government Solutions and Exelis, with engineers who have built and reviewed systems against NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP requirements.
Can Maxiom implement NIST 800-53 controls in software?
Yes. Controls are implemented in authentication, logging, encryption, configuration management, and incident response workflows — with evidence assessors can validate in the system.
Do you modernize legacy federal systems?
Yes. Phased modernization of aging .NET, on-premises, and custom government systems keeps programs running while components migrate to maintainable platforms.
Is Maxiom available for fractional CTO work on federal programs?
Yes. CTO advisory supports vendor evaluation, architecture decisions, and board-level risk reporting for contractors and programs that need senior technical ownership without a full-time hire.
Where is Maxiom headquartered for government work?
Maxiom is headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area (Ashburn, Virginia) and serves federal, state, and contractor clients through remote and hybrid engagement models.
How do federal engagements handle secure access?
NDA before access, least-privilege permissions, and read-only repository access by default. Client code stays in client environments and is not processed through third-party AI tools.
Can Maxiom help with both compliance engineering and delivery?
Yes. Common engagements combine FedRAMP/NIST-aligned compliance engineering with legacy modernization or advisory so controls and code move together.
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