Please review the job details below.Maxar is currently seeking a Linux System Administrator to join our team. This role will be performed in our Maxar facility located in Herndon, Virginia. As a Maxar team member, you will have the opportunity to closely support our mission partners, and your work will have a direct impact on mission imperatives. In this role, you'll work as part of our AI/ML team and you will work closely with our researchers, software engineers, and cybersecurity teams leveraging open-source tools to create and maintain a private cloud and AI/ML infrastructure. Our customers have no shortage of unique and challenging problems to solve, and we are continuing to grow our system footprint to meet their needs.Why Maxar We build advanced algorithms to gain analytic insights from a large range of open source and government dataWe enable machine learning systems, automate workflow, and design and develop custom applications for unique national-security missionPrototyping and frequent, iterative feedback are core to our delivery approach, anchored by a need to work quickly in support of our missionsWe operate an end-to-end predictive analytic platform unlike any other within the US GovernmentWe provide training to expand your skills and challenges to develop themOur client’s missions are vital to national security, so we’re mission-first alwaysOur work environment is relaxed business casualAt our core, we believe and practice social responsibilityWhat would you be doing Monitoring and acting on any hardware and software outages on the platformMaintaining infrastructure for Data Science and Analysis R&D useEngaging with tenants and users of our platform to assist them with trouble shooting and requests as neededImplementing cyber security remediations in close cooperation with cyber security teamsUpgrading and deploying applications on the platformIntegrating new hardware into multiple different compute clustersReviewing and updating existing procedures and documentationEnsure that our platform is compliant with regards to customer and Maxar policiesAct as an advocate for Data Science and Analysis needs when faced with cybersecurity challengesMinimum Requirements:Must be US Citizen.Must have a current/active TS/SCI and be willing and able to obtain a CI PolygraphB.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or a related field (4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. 2 years demonstrated experience with administration of Linux based environments)Experience with tools such as Docker/Podman, Packer, GitLab, GitLab RunnersSkilled Tier 1 and 2 level support and troubleshooting complex environmentsAbility to support wide range of tasks (upgrade software, patching, monitoring systems, R&D)Willing to work full time on-site in Herndon, VAAbility to be a self-starterDesired Qualifications: Hands on experience with automation tools: Ansible, Bash, TerraformWorking knowledge of security related tools: Security Center, Carbon Black, McafeeWorking knowledge of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) application to Linux operating systems3+ years demonstrated experience with administration of Linux based environmentsFull-stack development experience in PythonKubernetes orchestrationExperience with Data driven tools like Hadoop, HDFS, ElasticSearch, YARNExperience with the cyber security accreditation process (RMF, ATO process, NIST 800-53 cyber security controls, NIST 800-171 Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information)Experience with CI/CD tools like Sonarqube, Fortify, or similarExperience with Cyber Security tools like SecurityOnion, PCAP, Snort, Bro or similarStrong verbal, written, and organizational skillsAdjust quickly to ad-hoc requestsAbility to collaborate, operate in a mixed environment of team and solo work#cjpost#LI-RDIn support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.The base pay for this position within California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, theWashington, DC metropolitan area, and for all other states is:$115,000.00 - $130,000.00We 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:https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefitsThe application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.The date of posting can be found on Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting.To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page.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.