> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3023338-journeyman-system-administrator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3023338-journeyman-system-administrator). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Journeyman System Administrator

- **Company:** Maximus, Inc.
- **Location:** Bozeman, MT, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, VoIP, Unix, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Release Management, Ansible, Server Virtualization, Service Pack, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/journeyman-system-administrator-bozeman-mt--b4827de9-966e-4d6b-98e6-b166f9fd077c

## About the Role

7+ years of system administration experience within enterprise IT environments, 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.

 - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
 - Enterprise 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 processes
 - System imaging, configuration baselines, and rollback procedures
 - Compliance-driven documentation and reporting Scripting experience (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Preferred Skills and qualifications:

 - Scripting 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 reporting
 - Experience working in federally regulated IT environments, Ansible, Automation, Bash Scripting, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Computer Security, Computer Workstations, Configuration Management, Consulting, Homeland Security, IT Service Management (ITSM), Information Technology & Information Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Machine Tool, Microsoft Windows Server, Mobile Devices, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Release Management/Engineering, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Patches, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Test Plan/Schedule, United States Citizen, Unix Operating Systems, Unix System Administration, VoIP (Voice over IP), Windows PowerShell

## Description

Execute CVE-based patching by severity across client, server, cloud, and on-prem environments.

 - Develop, test, maintain, and deploy system images and standardized configurations to support secure and consistent enterprise deployments.
 - Perform manual Linux/UNIX patching activities across physical and virtual server environments, including validation and rollback when required.
 - Track, document, and report patching activities and remediation status to support compliance and audit visibility.
 - Conduct post-deployment validation, monitor system impacts, and ensure operational stability across production and non-production environments.
 - Meet critical and high-severity vulnerability remediation timelines and execute contingency/rollback procedures as needed.
 - Support large-scale endpoint and infrastructure environments, including workstations, mobile devices, voice/video endpoints, and physical/virtual servers.


## Related Videos

- [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. All of them. How I became sysadmin on Azure, AWS, GCP and Alibaba.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100339-hacking-mssql-on-cloud-all-of-them-how-i-became-sysadmin-on-azure-aws-gcp-and-alibaba)
- [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security)
- [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques)
- [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker)
- [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers)
- [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications)

## Related Articles

- [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 Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)
- [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)
- [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)
- [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)