Maximus

Journeyman Systems Engineer

Maximus$75K — $115K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, administration, or infrastructure support in enterprise environments.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance; active clearance preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux/Unix server environments.
  • Familiarity with virtualization platforms such as Hyper V and VMware.
  • Understanding of incident response and troubleshooting processes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on support for enterprise server and virtualization environments.
  • Plan, build, deploy, and maintain systems across Windows and Linux/Unix environments.
  • Execute system provisioning, patch management, and lifecycle activities.
  • Monitor system performance and resolve issues for continuous operation.
  • Support virtualization operations, including VM provisioning and image management.
  • Assist with migrations across various environments while minimizing disruption.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and protect system integrity.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Supportive team culture within IT operations.
  • Access to the latest technologies and tools for system management.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

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. This role is hybrid, allowing for remote work, but requires the ability to work onsite at one of the following locations in Northern Virginia: Springfield, Herndon, or Ashburn.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS220, T4, Band 7

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide hands-on support for enterprise server and virtualization environments across distributed infrastructure platforms.

- Plan, build, deploy, and maintain systems across Windows, Linux/Unix, and virtualized environments, including Hyper V clusters and Wintel platforms.

- Execute system provisioning, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management activities to ensure stable and secure operations.

- Monitor system performance, availability, and health, identifying and resolving issues to maintain continuous operations.

- Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting, break-fix support, and service restoration across infrastructure components.

- Support virtualization operations, including VM provisioning, image building, and management using tools such as SCCM and related platforms.

- Assist with system migrations across data centers, on-premises environments, and cloud platforms while minimizing disruption.

- Coordinate with security, network, and operations teams to maintain compliance and protect system integrity.

- Support disaster recovery readiness by maintaining runbooks, executing backup validation, and supporting recovery activities during incidents.

- Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and reporting artifacts to support auditability and consistent service delivery.

Job-Specific Minimum 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.

- This role is hybrid, allowing for remote work, but requires the ability to work onsite at one of the following locations in Northern Virginia: Springfield, Herndon, or Ashburn.

- Experience supporting enterprise server and operating system environments (Windows, Linux/Unix).

- Hands-on experience with system administration, provisioning, and patch management.

- Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., Hyper V, VMware) and VM lifecycle management.

- Experience supporting incident response, troubleshooting, and system restoration activities.

- Basic knowledge of monitoring tools and system performance management.

- Understanding of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.

- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and technical documentation.

- Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional IT teams.

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, system administration, or infrastructure support within enterprise environments.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Experience with Windows Server, Linux/Unix systems, and virtualization platforms.

- Familiarity with SCCM, image management, and deployment tools.

- Experience supporting hybrid infrastructure environments (on-premises and cloud).

- Knowledge of ITIL-based operations and incident management processes.

- Exposure to large-scale, multi-site enterprise environments.

- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and operational support skills.

- Ability to support 24/7 operational environments as needed.

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Minimum Requirements

TCS220, T4, Band 7

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Minimum Salary

$

75,000.00

Maximum Salary

$

115,000.00

About Maximus

MAXIMUS, Inc. is an American, outsourcing company that provides business process services to government health and human services agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. MAXIMUS focuses on administering government-sponsored programs, such as Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), health care reform, welfare-to-work, Medicare, child support enforcement, and other government programs. The company is based in Reston, Virginia, has 13,000 employees and a reported annual revenue of $3.8 billion in fiscal year 2020.
Learn more about Maximus
Size
35,800 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$219.8 million
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+13.6%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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