System Administrator (TS/SCI)

Maxar Technologies • Herndon, VA

104d • $100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Maxar is seeking solutions-oriented System Administrator to work in an agile operational environment supporting a user base with a mission to solve unique and challenging problems in support of national security. We are seeking people who embraces technology and thrives on the art of the possible. The ideal candidate will be part of a small multi-disciplinary software and analytics team with the unique opportunity to interact directly with users and other technologists to ensure solutions, development and tools meet the needs of the customer. Maxar encourages strong contributors who demonstrate growth potential with career advancement opportunities to advance deeper into DevSecOps profession. Note: US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory for this position and required for consideration. Consideration to acquire CI Poly possible. Location: Herndon, VA; Westminster, CO.

Requirements

• 4+ years of technical experience in maintaining automated system platforms for the intelligence community, geospatial context, and/or big data analytics.
• CICD development experience with Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, Kubernetes, Openshift, and/or Docker.
• Open source and custom application deployments and maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated experience with LINUX and database system administration and Python scripting.
• Capable of working effectively with a geographically distributed ops & development team.
• Communicates effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums.
• Willingness to work onsite 80% or as needs dictate.
• Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Some familiarity in these areas would be fabulous.
• An adaptable and solution centric mindset.
• Experience with supporting software in a production environment.
• Familiarity with common industry software tools, concepts, and DevSecOps.
• Familiarity with concepts such as Data visualization; Data management, Data integration, User Interface, Databases.
• Strong Linux skills and familiarity with hybrid cloud/on-prem architecture, AWS, C2S, OpenStack, etc.
• Can work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment, with factory reach-back support.
• CompTIA Security+ or comparable certification for privileged user access.
• Experience as a military/intelligence analyst, supporting the military/IC, or knowledge of some IC PED systems is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Monitors secure side systems operations to develop appropriate solutions, and to implement them.
• Improving system operations and functionality, monitoring, and optimization of the platform.
• Tracks and remediates IAVM vulnerabilities.
• Implements STIG guidance.
• Support ATO sustainment efforts such as patching.
• Work with software and system engineers to apply automated test and documentation processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network, automation pipelines, and infrastructure issues.
• Integrate static code analysis and other security mechanisms into pipeline.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams and articulate technical concepts and ideas effectively.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health and welfare insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees