Linux System Administrator at Maxar Technologies

Maxar is seeking solutions-oriented Linux System Administrator to work in an agile and fast paced customer 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:  Northern Virginia, Maryland, Colorado

Principal Responsibilities:

• Monitors systems operations and confers with software systems engineering or applications programming personnel to develop appropriate solutions, and to implement them...
• Improving system operations and functionality, monitoring, and optimization of the platform.
• Tracks and remediates IAVM vulnerabilities and applies system patches, and rollback
• Implements STIG guidance
• Support ATO sustainment efforts
• 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.

Skills Required

• 8+ 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 senior level 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
• Will work onsite in a SCIF 80% or as needs dictate
• Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship

Additional Skills Desired:

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!

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In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all of our U.S. job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. To accommodate all locations, we have listed the bottom to the top of the possible range, and will share the target range for a specific location during the recruiting discussion. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidates unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:

$94,000.00 - $200,000.00 annually.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at:

This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

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.