Journeyman System Administrator
Maximus
Apply to this job 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