Maxar is seeking a solutions-oriented DevSecOps Engineer to join our team and help us build and maintain our cloud-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Kubernetes, OpenShift, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines supporting a multi-disciplinary software development team. They will also be able to work effectively with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure that our systems are reliable and scalable. The position requires the ability to work in an agile and evolving customer environment supporting a user base with a critical mission for national security priorities. We are seeking an engineer who embraces technology and thrives in the pursuit of excellence. Opportunities exist to interact directly with users and stakeholders to ensure solutions, development, and tools meet the needs of the customer.
Note: US citizenship and ability to attain active TS/SCI clearance is
mandatory for this position and required for consideration. Must be willing
to submit to a CI Polygraph upon customer request.
Location: Northern Virginia, Maryland, Colorado, Michigan
Principal Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain our cloud-based infrastructure
Automate our deployment and testing processes
Work with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure that our systems are
reliable and scalable
Stay up-to-date on the latest DevSecOps trends and technologies
Design, implement and maintain CICD solutions to support rapid development
and automated integration
Work with software and system engineers to apply automated test and
documentation processes
Troubleshoot and resolve network, automation pipelines, and infrastructure
issues
Build, maintain, and monitor configuration management of release products
Integrate static code analysis and other security mechanisms into pipeline
Communicate with multidisciplinary teams and articulate technical concepts and ideas effectively
Skills Required:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
3+ years of experience in DevSecOps
Strong understanding of Kubernetes, OpenShift, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Open source and custom application deployments and maintenance
experience.
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 as needed
Ability to attain a TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship
Additional Skills Desired:
Some familiarity in these areas would be fabulous.
An adaptable and solution centric mindset that embraces technology
enablers
Familiarity with common industry software tools and concepts
Familiarity with concepts such as Data visualization; Data management, Data
integration, User Interface, Databases
Experience with: Distributed processing methods and tools (such as REST APIs, microservices, IaaS/PaaS services); developing and deploying web services; supporting software in a production environment; and, working with open-source resources in a government computing environment
Can work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment
CompTIA Security+ or comparable certification for privileged user access
Experience supporting the DoD/IC is a plus
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.
Maxar offers a generous compensation package including a competitive salary, education benefits, choice of medical plan; dental, life, and disability insurance, a 401(K) plan with competitive company match, paid holidays and flexible time off. Additionally, as an industry leader in space technologies, Maxar offers opportunities to work on cutting edge technologies and a collaborative and supportive work environment. 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.