Remote Detection Engineer Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

General information
Job Posting Title
Mobility Platform Engineer
Date
Friday, June 5, 2026
City
Remote
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time
Description & Requirements
Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers.
Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high-impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale.
This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred. Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship. The role is remote.
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS219, T3, Band 6
The Mobility Platform Engineer supports enterprise mobility services by providing engineering, operations, and sustainment of Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Threat Detection (MTD) platforms supporting approximately 22,000 mobile endpoints. This role ensures secure, reliable, and compliant mobile operations while supporting ongoing modernization and future mobility strategy.
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day engineering, operations, and sustainment for enterprise MDM and MTD platforms supporting iOS, Android, and legacy mobile technologies, ensuring consistent performance and availability at scale.
- Manage mobile device profiles, security policies, OS compatibility, certificate-based authentication, PKI integrations, and gateway configurations in alignment with Zero Trust architecture requirements.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting, break-fix support, and incident response for mobile platform issues, including lost or compromised devices, OS vulnerabilities, and certificate misuse.
- Execute platform updates, upgrades, and configuration changes.
- Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and configuration artifacts.
- Support continuous FISMA compliance activities, audits, RFIs, and security assessments by producing artifacts, evidence, and remediation documentation.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, identity and access management, network, and operations teams to ensure secure integration.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements
- Hands-on experience with enterprise Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms supporting large-scale mobile deployments
- Experience supporting Mobile Threat Detection (MTD) solutions and mobile security controls
- Strong knowledge of Zero Trust principles, PKI, certificate management, and secure mobile authentication
- Experience supporting FISMA compliance, audits, POA&M tracking, and RFI responses for IT systems
- Proficiency in mobile OS lifecycle management, vulnerability
remediation, and secure configuration baselines
- Experience working in operational environments requiring incident response, change management, and configuration control
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise IT or mobility platforms, with at least 3 years in mobile device management or endpoint engineering roles
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience supporting mobility services in large federal enterprise environments
- Familiarity with legacy mobile platforms (e.g., BlackBerry) and hybrid mobile ecosystems
- Knowledge of NIST 800-53, DHS 4300A/B, and federal mobile security guidance
- Experience integrating mobile platforms with identity, access management, and endpoint security tools
- Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills
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Minimum Requirements
TCS219, T3, Band 6
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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.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
90,000.00
Maximum Salary
$
130,000.00