Full-Time
Senior System Administrator
Posted on 3/14/2026
MAXISIQ
51-200 employees
Federal networks, cyber, AI engineering
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Chantilly, VA, USA
In Person
US Top Secret Clearance Required
 IT & Security (1) |
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- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree (4 years additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree)
- 7-11 years of experience
- Demonstrated experience with server technologies, MVS (multiple virtual storage), Linux, UNIX, and Windows technology and operating systems.
- Demonstrated experience setting up and managing servers in Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E).
- Demonstrated experience setting up and managing servers in the Cloud.
- Demonstrated experience with basic Linux systems administration, including installing packages, and configuring user accounts.
- Establish server baseline and develop clear and concise server build reports
- Configure, build, monitor, update/upgrade and maintain/administer servers
- Provide technical configuration, setup, installation services, hardware and coordination for application projects and install security updates and patches
- Perform operating system software updates/upgrades
- Familiarization with client’s latest guidance on cyber security policy and procedures
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting system hardware and software issues.
- Demonstrated experience with general network systems and protocols
MAXISIQ is a government-focused engineering firm that provides services and solutions in global communications and networks, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics for federal clients. It supports agencies with end-to-end engineering and integration—from requirements gathering and system design to implementation, testing, and operations—across secure communications, network modernization, AI-powered analytics pipelines, and automated workflows. Compared with competitors, MAXISIQ emphasizes long-standing experience (16+ years) with federal government programs, specialized domain expertise in mission-critical cyber and network systems, and a integrated delivery approach that covers consulting, engineering, integration, and operations. The company’s goal is to help federal agencies improve mission effectiveness and resilience by delivering secure, scalable communications infrastructure and data-driven automation and analytics.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lorton, Virginia
Founded
2006
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DoD and federal agencies prioritize AI workforce development, expanding MAXISIQ's training addressable market.
- Defense contractors urgently need CMMC-aligned, FedRAMP-compliant AI solutions MAXISIQ uniquely delivers.
- Regulated industries seek auditable, responsible AI deployment standards MAXISIQ specializes in providing.
What critics are saying
- Accenture Federal and Deloitte rapidly expand competing AI practices with larger resource pools.
- DoD Chief AI Officer office reduces external consulting demand, shifting work to government teams.
- Cleared personnel talent bottleneck prevents rapid scaling against competitors with existing cleared workforces.
What makes MAXISIQ unique
- Operates in classified environments where commercial AI firms cannot access or deploy solutions.
- Combines AI engineers, data scientists, and acquisition specialists addressing federal compliance gaps.
- Serves dual markets: defense/government and regulated industries with single compliance expertise.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Professional Development Budget