System Administrator

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Maxar is seeking a solutions-oriented System Administrator with a strong interest in information system security to contribute to solving unique and challenging technical problems in an agile and fast-paced team environment in support of our customer's national security mission. We are seeking people who embrace new technology and processes and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will value both teamwork and independent problem-solving to contribute to a small, multi-disciplinary team of full-stack software developers, integration engineers and security professionals to achieve dynamic goals on a rigorous schedule. Maxar encourages strong contributors who demonstrate growth potential with career advancement opportunities to advance deeper into the Information System Security and DevSecOps professions.
Note: US citizenship is mandatory for this position with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance.
Location: Westminster, Colorado
Principal Responsibilities:

• Improve system security posture while maintaining mission-critical functionality by tracking and remediating IAVM vulnerabilities and STIG configuration controls as a contributor to an experienced Information Assurance team.
• Maintain on-prem hardware and virtual servers in a laboratory environment as well as remote and cloud-based production servers and confer with software developers and systems engineers to develop iterative operational improvements
• Work with software and system engineers to apply automated tests and documented processes.
• Integrate static code analysis and other security mechanisms into CI/CD pipeline.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network, virtualization, and software configuration issues.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary team and articulate technical concepts and ideas effectively.

Skills Required

• 0-5 years of technical experience maintaining information systems and security controls in a software development and integration environment
• Experience with container platform or orchestration software administration and/or software development or build pipeline administration
• Experience with virtualization software
• Demonstrated experience with Linux administration
• Communicates effectively with a team both verbally and in writing
• Willingness to work onsite 60% or as needs dictate
• Associate's degree or higher in a Computer Science / Information Technology, Mathematics or Engineering field from an accredited college or university OR active CompTIA Security+ or equivalent or higher certification
• US citizenship and ability to attain a security clearance

Additional Skills Desired
Some familiarity in these areas would be fabulous.

• Can work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Familiarity with common industry software tools and common IT and software development concepts and best practices
• Familiarity with hybrid AWS cloud/on-prem architecture and VMware virtualized environment
• Familiarity with ground station information systems used by the intelligence community, geospatial context, and/or big data analytics
• Experience with Microk8s and Docker registry administration
• Experience with PostgreSQL database administration
• Experience securing API endpoint communication in a custom application
• Experience implementing TLS and certificate-based endpoint authentication
• Experience securing AWS cloud virtual hosts
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory
• Experience with Jenkins build automation server administration
• Experience with automated vulnerability scanning and/or static code analysis software
• Strong Red Hat Linux skills
• Python and/or BASH scripting skills
• CompTIA Security+, CASP+, GSEC or comparable certification
• Familiarity with NIST 800-171 or NIST 800-53 compliance frameworks

Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidate's unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:
$71,000.00 - $117,000.00 annually.
Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.