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Maxar is seeking junior to entry level Information Security engineer in a hybrid remote / in-person role on the Information Assurance team closely supporting a software development, maintenance and operation project under Department of Defense contract . We are seeking a problem-solver who brings professionally or personally developed technology competencies and is willing to learn and quickly apply new knowledge and processes. The ideal candidate is attentive to detail and equally comfortable following documented procedures or devising new procedures and documenting them to communicate to their team in a culture of inclusive teamwork and continuous improvement. The work will focus on achieving results within strictly bounded deadlines, applying compliance and testing standards with unwavering integrity, and always keeping sight on our customer's mission capability. Maxar encourages strong contributors who demonstrate growth potential with career advancement opportunities to advance in the Information Security, Information Assurance or System Administration professions.
Note : US citizenship is mandatory for this position with the ability to obtain a TS / SCI Clearance.
Location : Westminster, Colorado
Principal Responsibilities :
- Improve system security posture by running vulnerability scans, patching software, applying configuration-based controls following DISA STIG benchmarks or vendor best-practices, and recommending future fixes and process improvements
- Maintain mission-critical functionality by rigorously testing all changes in a sandbox environment using both pre-defined software tests and ad-hoc operability tests based on one's own judgement
- Assist with maintaining security documentation by evaluating STIG checklists, analyzing reports from automated scans, documenting remediation work and communicating results to the IAM
- Troubleshoot and resolve network, virtualization, and software configuration issues
- Communicate with multidisciplinary team and articulate technical concepts and ideas effectively
Skills Required
Additional Skills Desired
Familiarity in these areas is not required but is preferred.
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 : $80,000.00 - $132,000.00 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.
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Salary : $80,000 - $132,000
