Journeyman System Administrator

US Until 8/21/2026 First posted June 11, 2026 Last posted June 13, 2026
Job description
Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers. Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission‑driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high‑impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale. 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. The Journeyman System Administrator will be supporting enterprise Patch and Upgrade Management operations. Responsible for executing vulnerability remediation, system patching, image maintenance, and post-deployment validation across large-scale endpoint, server, cloud, and on‑prem environments. 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
About this role

Summary

Support enterprise patch, upgrade, vulnerability remediation, and system validation across environments.

Job title

Journeyman System Administrator

Experience level

journeyman level

Industry

federal government

Location requirements

must be in the united states, remote possible

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

system administrationpatch managementsecuritycloud environments

Preferred skills

public trustDHS suitability

Specializations

system administrationpatch managementsecuritycloud environments
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United States

Remote Country