[Remote] Journeyman System Administrator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. The Journeyman System Administrator will be responsible for supporting enterprise Patch and Upgrade Management operations, executing vulnerability remediation, system patching, and ensuring operational stability across large-scale environments.ResponsibilitiesExecute CVE-based patching by severity across client, server, cloud, and on‑prem environmentsDevelop, test, maintain, and deploy system images and standardized configurations to support secure and consistent enterprise deploymentsPerform manual Linux/UNIX patching activities across physical and virtual server environments, including validation and rollback when requiredTrack, document, and report patching activities and remediation status to support compliance and audit visibilityConduct post-deployment validation, monitor system impacts, and ensure operational stability across production and non-production environmentsMeet critical and high-severity vulnerability remediation timelines and execute contingency/rollback procedures as neededSupport large-scale endpoint and infrastructure environments, including workstations, mobile devices, voice/video endpoints, and physical/virtual serversSkillsAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is requiredMust be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenshipBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field7+ years of system administration experience within enterprise IT environmentsEnterprise patch and vulnerability management (CVE, severity-based remediation)Windows Server and Linux/UNIX administration (manual patching experience required)Physical and virtual server administration (on‑prem and cloud environments)Change, configuration, and release management processesSystem imaging, configuration baselines, and rollback proceduresCompliance-driven documentation and reportingAn active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferredScripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python)Exposure to configuration management or automation tooling (e.g., Ansible)Experience supporting large-scale endpoint environments (30k+ workstations, mobile, VoIP, VTC)Familiarity with ITSM platforms and operational reportingExperience working in federally regulated IT environmentsBenefitsHealth insurance coverageLife and disability insuranceA retirement savings planPaid holidays and paid time offShort- and long-term incentivesProgram-specific awardsReasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairmentCompany OverviewMaximus helps governments deliver on their mission with modern services that improve outcomes and citizen experiences. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.maximus.com/.