Remote Chief Systems Engineer - Platform & DevSecOps

Maximus; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 230,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Chief Engineer responsible for the end-to-end technical integrity of the program, ensuring that software, infrastructure, networks, data, security, and operations work together as a cohesive, verifiable, mission-ready whole while meeting program requirements and contractual obligations.

This remote role enforces systems engineering rigor and lifecycle discipline, leads enterprise architecture and DevSecOps across Salesforce, Deltek Costpoint, and related enterprise systems,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant professional experience in enterprise applications or platform engineering.
• Proven experience leading enterprise application strategy, architecture, and operations.
• Strong knowledge of CRM/ERP platforms, preferably Salesforce and Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience with APIs, integration, DevSecOps, CI/CD, testing, and release management.
• Ability to manage budgets, licensing, vendors, and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication and ability to brief senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the lifecycle of Salesforce, Deltek Costpoint, and supporting enterprise systems.
• Lead engineering, platform operations, integration, DevSecOps, and release management.
• Drive platform modernization, automation, reuse, and reduction of technical debt.
• Ensure security, reliability, performance, and operational health across platforms.
• Partner with leaders to prioritize capabilities and transformation initiatives.
• Build and lead high-performing teams with clear accountability.
• Manage budgets, licensing, vendors, and total cost of ownership.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Salesforce Costpoint

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Leadership

Budgeting & vendors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS or related

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Chief Engineer responsible for the end-to-end technical integrity of the program, ensuring that software, infrastructure, networks, data, security, and operations work together as a cohesive, verifiable, mission-ready whole while meeting program requirements and contractual obligations.

This remote role enforces systems engineering rigor and lifecycle discipline, leads enterprise architecture and DevSecOps across Salesforce, Deltek Costpoint, and related enterprise systems,