System Administrator (TS/SCI) at Maxar Technologies

Herndon, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

National Security, Intelligence, GeospatialIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

System AdministrationTS/SCI ClearanceAgileDevSecOpsCI/CDJenkinsGitLabAnsibleKubernetesOpenshiftDockerOpen Source ApplicationsAutomated TestingSTIG GuidanceIAVM VulnerabilitiesPatchingGeospatial AnalysisBig Data AnalyticsNetwork TroubleshootingInfrastructure Troubleshooting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What clearance is required for this System Administrator position?

An active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship are mandatory for this position.

Is this a remote position, or is onsite work required?

Candidates must be willing to work onsite 80% or as needs dictate.

What are the key technical skills required for this role?

Required skills include 4+ years maintaining automated system platforms, CICD experience with Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, Kubernetes, Openshift, and/or Docker, open source and custom application deployments, Linux and database administration, and Python scripting.

What is the work environment like at Maxar for this team?

The role is part of a small multi-disciplinary software and analytics team in an agile operational environment, working with a geographically distributed ops & development team and interacting directly with users and technologists.

What makes a strong candidate for this System Administrator role?

Strong candidates have 4+ years of relevant technical experience, CICD and Linux skills, an active TS/SCI clearance, effective communication abilities, and a solution-oriented mindset with growth potential in DevSecOps.

Maxar Technologies

Earth intelligence and space infrastructure solutions

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies specializes in Earth intelligence and space infrastructure, providing essential solutions for both government and commercial clients. The company offers services that help clients monitor and understand changes on our planet, including global broadband communications and advanced capabilities for space exploration. Maxar utilizes its extensive experience and commercial technology to deliver solutions that are fast, scalable, and cost-effective. Unlike many competitors, Maxar focuses on delivering precise and reliable data that supports informed decision-making and strategic planning. The company's goal is to generate value through contracts and partnerships, ensuring clients have the information they need to navigate complex global challenges.

Richmond Hill, CanadaHeadquarters

1957Year Founded

$58.1MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, AerospaceIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees