What are the responsibilities and job description for the Windows System Administrator position at Maxar Technologies?
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Maxar is currently seeking a Windows System Administrator to join our team in Westminster, CO. In this role, you will be responsible to provide computer support services to users in all areas of the company, focusing on spaces requiring a clearance within the established service level agreements, address various technical incidents and problems, work with various types of software, and support PC hardware / peripherals, end user documentation and training, and other various tasks associated with end user readiness and support.
Responsibilities :
Provide Windows System Administration for the desktops in support of all classified systems, to include software / hardware configuration, security implementation, troubleshooting, and consultation.
Maintain desktops by performing regular patching, vulnerability remediation.
Create GOLD images with appropriate OS hardening applied, leveraging the Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Security Content Application Protocol (SCAP) scans.
Assist other engineers as needed to share and gain knowledge of the environment.
Minimum Requirements :
Must be a U.S. Citizen with a current / active TS / SCI clearance and be willing and able to obtain a CI Poly
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
Minimum of 1 year of related work experience
Current IAT Level II certification (i.e. CompTIA Security CE) or the willingness and ability to receive within 6 months of employment
Ability to travel occasionally to other CO facilities, as well as offices in CA, VA, and FL
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Strong knowledge of Windows 10, PCs (hardware and software), MS Office Applications
Strong organization and time-managements skills
A "Can-do" attitude
Experience with Microsoft SCCM or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
Windows Server Administration or Active Directory Administration
Networking and Networking protocol (DHCP, DNS, SMTP, SNMP, etc.) knowledge
Cross-platform experience (i.e. two or more : Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSC, UNIX, IRIX, etc.)
Virtual Platform experience (VMWare, HyperV)
In 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 Colorado is : $71,000.00 - $117,000.00 annually.
For all other states, 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.
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 :
The 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.
Salary : $71,000 - $117,000
