Systems Engineer

Description & Requirements

We are seeking a Journeyman System Engineer to join our team, providing critical support to assessment systems, determining problems, providing solutions to issues that arise, designing systems, upgrading systems, maintaining systems, and brainstorming possible improvements for future system enhancements.

This position is on-site, five days a week, contingent upon award and requires an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS
015, P3, Band 6

• Speaking to and collaborating with a variety of people, such as clients, vendors, management, and information technology (IT) staff during the creation and maintenance of a system.
• Creating control features to ensure systems effectively meet the organization’s quality standards.
• Engaging in quality control procedures to ensure that systems are efficient and operational.
• Developing a cost‑efficient system for projects by performing a cost‑benefit analysis.

• 5+ years in systems engineering supporting DoD programs.
• 1+ academic year at an accredited college or university in an accredited, preferred degree‑related post‑secondary program may be substituted for one year of experience.
• An active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Must live within a commutable distance to Hanover, MD.
• BS in an accredited engineering or computer science program from an accredited college or university.

• A degree‑related post‑secondary program may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Two years of industry experience may be substituted for one year of DoD experience (up to two years credit).
• Knowledge of JCAP, Windows, Linux, Amazon Cloud Formation, Terraform, Ansible, SharePoint, and Jira preferred.

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate’s education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus’s total compensation package. Other rewards may include short‑ and long‑term incentives as well as program‑specific awards.

Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant’s salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at .

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Maximum Salary: $
Annual salary range: $100,000–$143,500 per year