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Job Posting Title
Platform Infrastructure Engineer
Date
Thursday, July 17, 2025
City
Colorado Springs
State
CO
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time

Description & Requirements

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 position is on-site five days a week and requires the candidate to be eligible to obtain a secret security clearance. 
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS220, T4, Band 7
Job-Specific Essential Duties and 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. 
- Additional tasks to be assigned as needed. 

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: 
- Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. As part of the hiring process, candidates may be asked to provide personally identifiable information (PII) to assess their potential eligibility for a federal security clearance. All information will be collected and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and government security regulations.
- Due to contract requirements, only US Citizens can be considered. Candidates with dual citizenship cannot be considered. 
- At least 12 years of experience in the related field.
- At least 4 years of hands-on experience working with OpenShift.
- 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 and Qualifications:
- 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
TCS220, T4, Band 7
EEO Statement
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.
Pay Transparency
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.
Minimum Salary
$
95,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
175,000.00