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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Journeyman Systems Engineer - **Company:** Maximus, Inc. - **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Data Centers, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Image Management, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, Virtualization Technology, Wintel, Software Troubleshooting, Break Fix, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Patch Management, Vmware - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9073527/journeyman-systems-engineer ## About the Role Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred. U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required., Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred. U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required. - 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. #techjobs #clearance #veteransPage #LI-remote ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Systems Thinking for Performance: How to Diagnose and Fix Slow Systems without Guessing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2103-systems-thinking-for-performance-how-to-diagnose-and-fix-slow-systems-without-guessing) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Job Boards for Remote Work for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/290-best-job-boards-for-remote-work-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)