Senior Systems Administrator

Job Summary

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship.
• Enterprise patch and upgrade management across Windows and/or Linux environments.
• Experience remediating vulnerabilities in accordance with federal security directives.
• Automation and scripting for patching and configuration management (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, orchestration tools).
• Change, configuration, and release management in regulated enterprise environments.
• Systems engineering support for large-scale infrastructure deployments (on-prem, cloud, hybrid).
• Technical documentation and audit-ready reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering and enterprise system administration, with demonstrated focus on patching and upgrade management.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government agencies.
• Familiarity with enterprise ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) for change and incident tracking.
• Experience with image development, system hardening, and baseline configuration management.
• Exposure to cloud platform patching and lifecycle management (Azure and/or AWS).
• Strong collaboration skills supporting cross-functional engineering and operations teams.

Pay

$100,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.