Remote Chief Systems Engineer — Enterprise Platform Leader

Maximus; Annapolis (MD); Remote; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Chief Engineer to own the end-to-end technical integrity of the system delivered under a program. The role ensures software, infrastructure, networks, data, security, and operations work together as a cohesive, verifiable, mission-ready whole while meeting program requirements and contractual obligations, as managed by the Chief Engineer.

This is a remote position with enterprise-wide influence across CRM/ERP platforms, DevSecOps, and architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 12+ years of professional experience.
• Leadership experience managing enterprise platforms.
• Strong knowledge of CRM/ERP, preferably Salesforce/Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience with APIs, integration, DevSecOps, CI/CD, testing and release management.
• Ability to obtain security clearance if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Own the lifecycle of Salesforce, Deltek Costpoint, and supporting enterprise systems.
• Lead application engineering, platform operations, integration, DevSecOps, and release management.
• Drive platform modernization, automation, reuse, simplification, and technical debt reduction.
• Adhere to architecture, engineering, data, and integration standards across CRM, ERP, and connected enterprise systems.
• Ensure platform security, reliability, performance, resilience, compliance, and operational health.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to prioritize capabilities, investments, and transformation initiatives.
• Build and lead high-performing teams with clear accountability, standards, and workforce strategies.
• Manage technology budgets, licensing, vendors, professional services, resources, and total cost of ownership.
• Participate in reviewing emerging technologies, including AI, automation, analytics, and platform-native capabilities.
• Typically manages multiple department(s) or a mid-sized sub-function(s) for the organization that may include multiple teams led by directors, managers, and/or supervisors.
• Typically responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for department/unit to ensure availability of human capital necessary to accomplish departmental business results.
• Typically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with guidelines.

Skills

Enterprise systems

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Technical leadership

Security and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Salesforce

Deltek Costpoint

Cloud platforms

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Chief Engineer to own the end-to-end technical integrity of the system delivered under a program. The role ensures software, infrastructure, networks, data, security, and operations work together as a cohesive, verifiable, mission-ready whole while meeting program requirements and contractual obligations, as managed by the Chief Engineer.

This is a remote position with enterprise-wide influence across CRM/ERP platforms, DevSecOps, and architecture.