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Platform Infrastructure Engineer

Maximus

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At a glance

Compensation
$100–130K/yr
Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Maximus seeks a Platform Infrastructure Engineer to deploy and maintain platforms supporting multiple applications. The role includes system performance optimization, cybersecurity assessments, incident response planning, automation, platform and security management, monitoring, patching, and hardware support. Candidates need an active Secret clearance, at least seven years of related experience, and must be U.S. citizens. The position requires daily onsite work, on-call participation, and meeting recall requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TCP/IPRoutingFirewallsCybersecurity AssessmentsPenetration TestingIncident Response PlanningAutomation ScriptingVMwarevCenterKickstartPuppetForemanCIS-CATHost-Based SecurityDevOpsInfrastructure as CodeRHEL ContainersPrometheusGrafanaELKIBM NetCoolSolarwindsRed Hat Satellite ServerAWSAzureTeamworkProactive WorkIndependent Work

Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance7+ Years Related ExperienceRHCSA or RHCE or RHCADaily Onsite CommutingRotational on-Call ParticipationRecall Requirements

Full job description

Maximus is seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team as a Platform Infrastructure Engineer. You will be responsible for the deployment and maintenance of several platforms supporting multiple applications. The role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams and overseeing technical architecture while delivering scalable and reliable solutions.

This role requires an active Secret clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS219, T3, Band 6

Project Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and optimize system performance and implement corrective actions on current platform(s).

  • Experience in managing and maintaining application integration leveraging current networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, firewalls)

  • Oversee and conduct regular cybersecurity vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

  • Develop and maintain security incident response plans and procedures.

  • Develop and implement automation scripts and tools to streamline platform deployments, provisioning, and management tasks.

  • Deploy and manage machines with VMware, vCenter, Kickstart, Puppet, Foreman, and CIS-CAT

  • Manage and configure host-based security systems.

  • Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools, supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within RHEL containers.

  • Use monitoring and logging tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, IBM NetCool, and Solarwinds.

  • Patch and manage systems using Red Hat Satellite Server

  • Provide hardware support for servers and workstations.

Project Qualifications:

  • Active Secret clearance

  • Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered.

  • At least 7 years of experience in the related field.

  • Experience/knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure to manage, secure, and maintain the environment/platform infrastructure is a bonus, but not required.

  • Team player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission critical operations supporting geographically diverse locations.

  • Candidates reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and on call requirements.

  • This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.

Preferred Skills:

  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration OR Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) OR Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)

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Minimum Requirements

TCS219, T3, Band 6

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.

Minimum Salary

$100,000

Maximum Salary

$130,000

How this job compares

Set against the 4,856 open Infrastructure Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$100–130K/yr
  • Washington median$147–230K/yr219 salary ranges
  • US median$123–230K/yr4,032 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $115K, is 38% below the Washington median midpoint ($186K) — in the lowest quarter of Infrastructure Engineer salary ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 237 open Infrastructure Engineer jobs in Washington and 4,856 across the US. 10% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Infrastructure Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (3,759 postings).
Education
899 of the 4,856 open Infrastructure Engineer jobs (19%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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