Fully On-site in Boyers, PA TS-SCI w/ CI poly REQUIRED (DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE THIS) Relocation Assistance offered!

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Salary: $190,000 - $235,000 per year

A bit about us:

A mission-focused engineering organization supporting classified U.S. Government programs is seeking an experienced Data Center Operations & Security Lead to oversee secure infrastructure environments within a high-availability facility. This role is responsible for maintaining operational continuity across compute, storage, networking, and physical infrastructure while ensuring compliance with federal security and communications protection requirements.

The selected individual will serve as the on-site technical leader responsible for coordinating operations, managing incidents, supervising technicians, and maintaining audit-ready environments aligned with DoD and national security standards.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary
• Company paid health plan for employees
• PTO
• Dental and Vision, FSA, HSA
• Relocation bonus if needed!
• Many more great perks!

Job Details

Key Responsibilities
Lead daily operations of a secure data center supporting classified workloads, ensuring continuous system availability and compliance with security policies.
Perform Tier 2-3 troubleshooting and oversee preventive maintenance across servers, storage platforms, and networking infrastructure.
Manage physical infrastructure activities including rack-and-stack deployments, structured cabling, environmental monitoring, and power distribution coordination.
Supervise on-site technical personnel and coordinate with systems, network, cybersecurity, and facilities teams to resolve operational issues.
Serve as COMSEC Custodian, maintaining accountability and compliance for government-issued cryptographic materials.
Act as Major Incident Manager during outages or high-severity events, leading response coordination and root-cause investigations.
Maintain asset inventories, lifecycle documentation, and configuration records using enterprise service management platforms.
Support compliance initiatives aligned with frameworks such as DISA STIG, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
Prepare for and support inspections, audits, and customer site visits.
Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders to ensure infrastructure reliability and performance optimization.

Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
15+ years supporting enterprise or classified data center operations
Hands-on experience with:
VMware vSphere / ESXi environments
Windows and Linux server administration
Enterprise storage platforms (e.g., Dell EMC or similar)
Cisco and/or Palo Alto networking technologies
Monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds, Splunk, or comparable tools
Strong experience with incident, change, and configuration management processes
Prior support of classified government environments or cleared infrastructure facilities
Ability to complete required COMSEC training within six months of hire

Preferred Qualifications
Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCFM, or equivalent)
IT service governance certifications (ITIL v4, COBIT)
Security or networking certifications (Security+, Network+, or similar)
Familiarity with power and cooling infrastructure (UPS, CRAC units, PDUs, BMS systems)
Experience leading major incident response efforts
Demonstrated leadership within 24x7 operations environments

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Description

Leidos Corporate Information Security team, reporting through the Digital Modernization sector, is seeking an early career System Administrator to join our team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in contributing to hardware and software implementation and overall infrastructure support within a classified environment.  You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with information assurance requirements, and guaranteeing continuity of operations.

What We Value:

We’re not just looking for technical expertise; we value a positive attitude, motivation to learn, collaborative nature, the ability to adapt to changing priorities, and a commitment to getting the job done. Our ideal candidate is a reliable troubleshooter, adept at handling multiple priorities, someone who is resourceful and able to cope with shifting demands. Whether working independently or collaboratively, you’re self-managed and customer focused.

Work Location: All work is to be performed onsite in our Huntsville, AL office.

Clearance: You must currently hold an active Secret clearance to qualify for consideration. You must also be eligible to obtain Top Secret clearance upon hire.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain Windows servers, desktops, and network devices; some Linux experience is highly preferred
• Embrace new technologies to meet evolving requirements.
• Contribute to hardware/software implementation, and overall infrastructure support.
• Document system configurations and baselines.
• Provide backup and recovery services while managing file systems and disk space.
• Utilize desktop and server virtualization within Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere and ESXI.
• Handle ticket load and prioritization of daily on-site support and troubleshooting.
• Work on multiple projects, either as a team member or occasionally leading a project.
• Manage user accounts and access control in a domain or stand-alone environment.
• Ensure the proper marking, handling, and storage of classified materials.
• Troubleshoot and repair Windows operating system issues on server and workstations.

Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two 2 years of System Administrator experience.
• Current Secret clearance with ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
• DoD Directive 8570 / 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification. (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP)
• Experience managing multiple air-gapped laboratory based systems within a dynamic, demanding environment.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework environments and requirements for Windows and Linux systems.
• Experience with desktop and server virtualization within Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere and ESXI.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in support of providing the highest level of customer service.
• Ability to interface effectively with security agencies, customers, and management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a classified Collateral environment / SAP / SCI.
• System Administrator experience in a similarly sized organization.
• Understanding of network concepts, Type 1 encryption devices (e.g., TACLANE), and cybersecurity tools.
• Knowledge of securely configuring network equipment (switches and firewalls).

If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

April 17, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career-driven, and customer-focused Senior Linux and VMWare System Administrator to join our team in Laurel, MD.

This position supports the high-visibility Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization, responsible for the delivery and security of MPO’s Enterprise Information Technology (EIT), the foundation for enterprise-wide services. As a Senior System Administrator, you will work alongside customers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and vendors to support the implementation and compliance of advanced EIT capabilities through Data Center & Compute Services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
• Provide support to IT systems including day-to-day operations, monitoring & problem resolution for all the client/server/storage/network devices, etc.
• Configure and manage Linux, and possibly Windows operating systems, installs/loads operating system software and patches to maintain security compliance, troubleshoot, maintain integrity of and configure network components, along with implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability & performance.
• Patching and updating Linux distributions regarding security findings.
• Adding / Removing users and setting permissions to meet certain user privileges.
• Working with STIGs and fixing/updating vulnerabilities with STE/STN findings.
• Renew Linux server certificates and applying updates to TLS security versions.
• Working with automation software such as ANSIBLE to streamline updates and patching.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant System Administration experience OR Associates degree with 15 years of relevant System Administration experience
• Senior level Linux Systems Administration experience is required
• Experience with VMWARE, vSphere, VCF (VMware Cloud Foundations)
• Server and Hardware maintenance
• Knowledge of patching & updating Linux distributions regarding security findings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20 years of relevant System Administration experience (no degree requirement)
• Experience with Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
• Experience with monitoring tools like NAGIOS.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a current/active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

MANTECH seeks a highly motivated and collaborative Software Engineer to join our team in Columbia, MD. In this role, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements. Work individually or as part of a team. Review and test software components for adherence to the design requirements and document test results. Resolve software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provide specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, code, and modify software to add features, implement high-performance algorithms, and integrate applications into diverse operating environments.
• Design and implement complex data interfaces and execute queries for existing or proposed repositories to ensure data accessibility and system functionality.
• Analyze work processes and system performance to develop technical solutions and provide recommendations for improving development standards.
• Write and review technical documentation while assisting in the development and execution of comprehensive software test procedures.
• Regularly collaborate with team members, management, and customers through clear and effective communication, including delivering professional presentations and ensuring the accurate exchange of critical information

Minimum Qualifications:

• 20 years of experience as a SWE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 4 years of additional SWE experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• 1 Required certification: CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, or SSCP
• Hands-on experience operating or platform engineering production-grade Kubernetes clusters
• Understanding of containerization concepts and operations, i.e. pod security standards
• Working knowledge of PKI certificates and PKI management
• Experience with  GitOps development and CI/CD pipelines
• Basic Linux administration
• Experience with  Python and Bash scripting
• Experience with Jira/Confluence for project, tasks and documentation management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of VMware vSphere vCenter, vSphere API and related services
• Understanding of Amazon AWS EC2, EC2 API and related services
• Understanding of advanced Kubernetes performance tuning and troubleshooting for services
• DevOps skills in Go, Ansible and Terraform (IaC)

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience in Zero Trust Architectures (ZTA) and virtualization to safeguard our nation? As a systems security and network security engineer you can identify the tools and processes needed to assess vulnerabilities and recommend the best solution and security strategy. We need your experience to lead the development and implementation of security solutions that will protect and scale our nation’s infrastructure.

On our team, you’ll troubleshoot and analyze complex challenges for customers using your knowledge of network and security devices, applications, identifying tools, and industry best practices. You’ll use your curiosity for technology and market trends to further research and develop security solutions. Using your knowledge and experience in Zero Trust capabilities, you’ll assess security threats and implement infrastructure controls.

In this role, you’ll closely impact integrated air defense operations. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers.

This is an opportunity to broaden your skillset into areas like virtualization, Hyper Convergence Infrastructures (HCI), and Virtual Private Cloud Networks.

We focus on growing as a team, so you’ll share your expertise through leadership and mentoring as you help the team work through challenges and develop new methodologies. As a system administrator leader, you’ll identify new opportunities to modernize the network, so your clients achieve their goals.

Work with us and as we secure client networks and protect the region for the better.

What You’ll Work On:

• Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management.
• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas.
• Leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience with Zero Trust tool capabilities, such as CyberArc, Forcepoint, and Palo Alto
• Experience with Hypervisor tools, such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V
• Knowledge of private cloud infrastructure and closed environment cybersecurity tools
• Ability to develop, engineer, implement, integrate, and sustain ZTA and virtualized infrastructures
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Cyber Security or Security+ Certifications

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in DevSecOps, engineering, and market research
• Knowledge of DoD systems and processes
• Knowledge of Hyper Convergence Infrastructures (HCI)
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization tools
• Ability to work independently
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

The Opportunity:

Your technical expertise makes you a key team player, solving one problem after another. Here, you’ll have the ability to work with a team of scientists, engineers, and other system administrators to support a Department of Defense client. We are seeking someone who can maintain a standalone network system, ensuring the infrastructure remains functional and available to support our client’s mission.

As a System Administrator on our project, you’ll constantly look for ways to make the infrastructure better using the latest technology and the best implementation strategies. Your technical expertise will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement of a mission-critical system, working closely with government counterparts at the client’s site to ensure our system meets requirements and remains operational. We focus on growing as a team, so you’ll share your expertise through leadership and mentoring as you help our team address challenges and develop new met hodologies. You’ll identify new opportunities to modernize the network to help your customers meet their needs. Join our team and solve daily challenges to help our team provide excellent support to our client.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with systems administration of Windows systems, including system management, application and sof tware patching, optimization and monitoring of network servers, and management of network shares
• 5+ years of experience with management of Windows Server and Workstations in an Active Directory domain and with management of virtual machines
• 2+ years of experience performing system and network hardening using DoD Security Requirements Guides ( SRGs ) and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides ( STIGs )
• 2+ years of experience with SCAP benchmarks and using vulnerability scanning tools such as SCC, Nessus, and ACAS
• Knowledge of Linux workstations
• Knowledge of backup and recovery of systems
• Ability to independently manage day-to-day tasks within schedule
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, SecurityX, CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, or GFAACT Certification

Nice If You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with Hyper-V or VMware vSphere and v Center
• Experience with management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
• Experience managing networks using Cisco switches
• Experience managing a mixture of thin clients and physical workstations
• Experience with automation and scripting tools
• Knowledge of Veritas Backup Exec for backup and recovery of systems
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail
• TS / SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• ACAS or Micro sof t Certified Asso cia te or Expert Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking an entry level, Junior Linux System Administrator to support the administration, security, and automation of our Linux server environment. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early‑career IT professionals with foundational Linux experience and a strong interest in systems administration and DevOps practices. The position provides hands‑on exposure to RHEL, Ansible, VMware, Kubernetes, Docker, OS patching, Java applications, SolarWinds, Splunk, and log aggregation. Mentorship and opportunities to contribute to enterprise patching, monitoring, and automation initiatives are included.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS218, T2, Band 5

Assist in administering Linux (RHEL based) server environments, including provisioning, configuration, and basic troubleshooting.

• Support configuration management initiatives using Ansible, including developing and testing playbooks with Molecule.

• Assist with virtualization and server lifecycle operations in VMware vSphere environments.

• Participate in container platform tasks involving Docker and Kubernetes.

• Support monitoring and observability platforms, including SolarWinds.

• Contribute to deploying and supporting Java based application environments and related backend services, such as tomcat, coldfusion.

• Participate in CI/CD processes involving Git workflows, build automation, and deployment pipelines.

• Maintain system configuration documentation and contribute to SOPs and internal knowledge resources.

• Assist with incident troubleshooting, documenting findings, and supporting senior staff with root cause analysis efforts.

in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (recent graduates encouraged).

• 1+ years of related work experience required.

• Foundational experience with Linux administration, scripting, and basic automation.

• Must be located around the Morrisville, North Carolina area and able to commute to the on-site location.

• Exposure to modern infrastructure and operations tools (Any combination is acceptable; full proficiency is not expected at entry level.), Virtualization & Containers: VMware, Docker, Kubernetes

• Monitoring & Observability: Applications & Logging: Java/Tomcat, Splunk, Vector

Linux System Basics (Ubuntu, Debian, Rocky, RHEL): Familiarity with CLI operations, system services, filesystems, users, and permissions.

• Exposure to apt, yum, dnf, and structured patching workflows through labs or academic projects.

• Introductory Configuration Management - Ansible: Experience writing simple playbooks, managing inventories, and automating routine tasks.

• Understanding of VMware or similar platforms, including VMs, snapshots, and resource concepts.

• Monitoring & Performance Awareness: Experience with Grafana, Prometheus, or SolarWinds through labs or internships.

• Log Aggregation Concepts: Familiarity with Splunk, Loki, or Elasticsearch for reading and searching log data.

• Java Application Environment Exposure: Basic understanding of Java or Tomcat from coursework or labs.

Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PHP for automation and tooling.

• Familiarity with asset management, patch planning, and structured change processes.

• Interest in performance tuning, compliance, and reliability engineering concepts.

• CompTIA Linux+

• VMware VCTA

• 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. 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. 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 applicantaccom@maximus.

Lumen is the trusted network for AI. We’re transforming how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven world.

By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock what’s next.

At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’re looking for top-tier talent ready to take on the challenge. Join us in building the future.

The Role

This is a highly technical and hands-on position requiring the selected candidate to both lead and participate in multiple team environments and to provide independent efforts to all aspects of system integration including design, analysis, design review, testing, implementation, and validation. The candidate should be a self-starter and can work independently with little to no supervision.

The Main Responsibilities

•The candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in system architecture and engineering disciplines. Specific technical knowledge of enterprise level networking and network security.
•Recommends optimized solutions to support current and long-range planning and collaborates with project team leads in the selection, recommendation and approvals of tools and technologies to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
•Monitor, analyze, and resolve incidents for infrastructure running in Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services.
•Deploy, configure, and administer systems in Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services.
•Support and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and containers.
•Designs requirements-based technical solutions in support of new projects and assists with transition of the solution and design into production.
•Evaluate, Build, Integrate, Test and Prepare systems for operational use and patches for rapid remediation and deployment.
•Install new/rebuild existing systems and configure hardware, peripherals, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
•Experienced with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
•Gather and analyze metrics and customer feedback to formulate system requirements.
•Evaluates and recommends future technologies and methodologies that will enhance future capabilities.
•Develop and execute test plans and procedures based upon system security and functional requirements.
•Analyzes, develops, recommends, implements, and supports innovative, cost effective IPS/IDS protection systems.
•Familiar with Unix Scripting language like Ruby, Perl or advanced KSH scripting.
•Operational knowledge of system products like VMware vSphere ESXi, Virtual Center, Elasticsearch, Postgres, Google Cloud, and Amazon Web Services.
•Supports due diligence activities including site surveys, design, design review, bill of materials creation, statement of work creation, vendor negotiation and coordination, proposal generation, and proposal delivery.
•Maintain existing applications by fixing, upgrading, and adding functionality as needed.
•Quickly develop new applications as the need arises. These applications should follow appropriate best practices.
•Assess existing applications for deficiencies such as slow performance and use of deprecated dependencies and come up with a plan for resolving.
•Keep existing applications current with the version of the programming language and releases.
•Perform application testing to ensure that new features work or that fixes have not caused any regressions.
•Mentor teammates by helping them learn new technologies where needed.
•Provide rapid operational support, troubleshooting, and resolution to production equipment.

What We Look For in a Candidate

•5+ years current Linux systems engineering experience (Redhat, CentOS, Rocky) and troubleshooting.
•3+ years of Kubernetes experience to include developing helm charts and deploying applications on Kubernetes.
•3+ years with Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services
•5+ years with Elasticsearch experience to include indexing, clustering, managing, and troubleshooting.
•5+ years with automation in Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
•Knowledge and experience should include computer network operations, network access and protection techniques and technologies, security, encryption, and cross domain solutions
•Available 24/7 for Network Outages and Maintenance window work.
•Ability to work with coworkers and customers to troubleshoot technical problems
•Ability to travel
Candidate must be a US Citizen with an active Department of Defense TOP SECRET clearance

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges:

$103,711 - $138,281 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We’re able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

Learn more about Lumen’s:

#LI-Remote

Requisition #: 341686

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Privacy Notice

Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data.

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Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. This is a highly technical and hands-on position requiring the selected candidate to both lead and participate in multiple team environments and to provide independent efforts to all aspects of system integration including design, analysis, design review, testing, implementation, and validation. The candidate should be a self-starter and can work independently with little to no supervision.

Specific technical knowledge of enterprise level networking and network security.

•Recommends optimized solutions to support current and long-range planning and collaborates with project team leads in the selection, recommendation and approvals of tools and technologies to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.

•Monitor, analyze, and resolve incidents for infrastructure running in Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services.

•Deploy, configure, and administer systems in Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services.

•Designs requirements-based technical solutions in support of new projects and assists with transition of the solution and design into production.

•Evaluate, Build, Integrate, Test and Prepare systems for operational use and patches for rapid remediation and deployment.

•in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.

•Gather and analyze metrics and customer feedback to formulate system requirements.

•Familiar with Unix Scripting language like Ruby, Perl or advanced KSH scripting.

•Operational knowledge of system products like VMware vSphere ESXi, Virtual Center, Elasticsearch, Postgres, Google Cloud, and Amazon Web Services.

•Supports due diligence activities including site surveys, design, design review, bill of materials creation, statement of work creation, vendor negotiation and coordination, proposal generation, and proposal delivery.

•Maintain existing applications by fixing, upgrading, and adding functionality as needed.

•Quickly develop new applications as the need arises. These applications should follow appropriate best practices.

•Assess existing applications for deficiencies such as slow performance and use of deprecated dependencies and come up with a plan for resolving.

•Keep existing applications current with the version of the programming language and releases.

•Perform application testing to ensure that new features work or that fixes have not caused any regressions.

•Mentor teammates by helping them learn new technologies where needed.

•Provide rapid operational support, troubleshooting, and resolution to production equipment.

5+ years current Linux systems engineering experience (Redhat, CentOS, Rocky) and troubleshooting.

•3+ years of Kubernetes experience to include developing helm charts and deploying applications on Kubernetes.

•3+ years with Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services

•Knowledge and experience should include computer network operations, network access and protection techniques and technologies, security, encryption, and cross domain solutions

•Available 24/7 for Network Outages and Maintenance window work.

•Ability to work with coworkers and customers to troubleshoot technical problems

•Ability to travel

Candidate must be a US Citizen with an active Department of Defense TOP SECRET clearance

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We’re able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

LI-Remote

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses.

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

This is a highly technical and hands-on position requiring the selected candidate to both lead and participate in multiple team environments and to provide independent efforts to all aspects of system integration including design, analysis, design review, testing, implementation, and validation. The candidate should be a self-starter and can work independently with little to no supervision.

The Main Responsibilities

•The candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in system architecture and engineering disciplines. Specific technical knowledge of enterprise level networking and network security.
•Recommends optimized solutions to support current and long-range planning and collaborates with project team leads in the selection, recommendation and approvals of tools and technologies to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.
•Monitor, analyze, and resolve incidents for infrastructure running in Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services.
•Deploy, configure, and administer systems in Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services.
•Support and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters and containers.
•Designs requirements-based technical solutions in support of new projects and assists with transition of the solution and design into production.
•Evaluate, Build, Integrate, Test and Prepare systems for operational use and patches for rapid remediation and deployment.
•Install new/rebuild existing systems and configure hardware, peripherals, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
•Experienced with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
•Gather and analyze metrics and customer feedback to formulate system requirements.
•Evaluates and recommends future technologies and methodologies that will enhance future capabilities.
•Develop and execute test plans and procedures based upon system security and functional requirements.
•Analyzes, develops, recommends, implements, and supports innovative, cost effective IPS/IDS protection systems.
•Familiar with Unix Scripting language like Ruby, Perl or advanced KSH scripting.
•Operational knowledge of system products like VMware vSphere ESXi, Virtual Center, Elasticsearch, Postgres, Google Cloud, and Amazon Web Services.
•Supports due diligence activities including site surveys, design, design review, bill of materials creation, statement of work creation, vendor negotiation and coordination, proposal generation, and proposal delivery.
•Maintain existing applications by fixing, upgrading, and adding functionality as needed.
•Quickly develop new applications as the need arises. These applications should follow appropriate best practices.
•Assess existing applications for deficiencies such as slow performance and use of deprecated dependencies and come up with a plan for resolving.
•Keep existing applications current with the version of the programming language and releases.
•Perform application testing to ensure that new features work or that fixes have not caused any regressions.
•Mentor teammates by helping them learn new technologies where needed.
•Provide rapid operational support, troubleshooting, and resolution to production equipment.

What We Look For in a Candidate

•5+ years current Linux systems engineering experience (Redhat, CentOS, Rocky) and troubleshooting.
•3+ years of Kubernetes experience to include developing helm charts and deploying applications on Kubernetes.
•3+ years with Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services
•5+ years with Elasticsearch experience to include indexing, clustering, managing, and troubleshooting.
•5+ years with automation in Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
•Knowledge and experience should include computer network operations, network access and protection techniques and technologies, security, encryption, and cross domain solutions
•Available 24/7 for Network Outages and Maintenance window work.
•Ability to work with coworkers and customers to troubleshoot technical problems
•Ability to travel
Candidate must be a US Citizen with an active Department of Defense TOP SECRET clearance

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges:

$103,711 - $138,281 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We’re able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

Learn more about Lumen’s:

#LI-Remote

Requisition #: 341297

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.