Maxar Technologies

Site Reliability / Operations Engineer (TS/SCI)

Maxar Technologies$90K — $132K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Security+ Certification
  • 2-5 years in systems engineering, automation, or related technical roles.
  • Experience with Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.).
  • Proficient in Bash scripting for automation tasks.
  • Experience with the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
  • Familiar with system monitoring and operational analytics.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain automation solutions in Linux environments.
  • Create and enhance Bash scripts for system administration and metrics display.
  • Design and maintain job orchestration tools for data flows.
  • Build and maintain dashboards and visualizations using Kibana.
  • Support Elasticsearch for data ingestion and optimization activities.
  • Monitor system performance and identify areas for efficiency improvements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement solutions.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package including 401(k) with company match.
  • Mental health resources available.
  • Student loan repayment assistance offered.
  • Adoption reimbursement support.
  • Pet insurance options included.
Full Job Description
Please review the job details below.

Vantor is seeking a motivated Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of automated monitoring, metrics data collection, and real time dashboards within a mission-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working in Linux-based systems, scripting with Bash, and building operational dashboards using the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). This role is well-suited for a junior to mid-level engineer looking to expand their automation and observability expertise while supporting critical national security missions.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automation solutions in Linux environments.
  • Create and enhance Bash scripts to automate system administration, application log gathering, metrics displays.
  • Develop and maintain job orchestration tools for data flows
  • Design, build, and maintain dashboards and visualizations using Kibana.
  • Support Elasticsearch data ingestion, indexing, and search optimization activities.
  • Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements.
  • Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and mission stakeholders to gather requirements and implement solutions.
  • Assist with log analysis, troubleshooting, and operational reporting.
  • Document automation processes, procedures, and technical configurations.
  • Participate in system testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to monitoring, observability, and automation.

Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Security+ Certification
  • 2-5 years of experience in systems engineering, automation, DevOps, software development or related technical roles.
  • Experience working with Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar).
  • Proficiency in Bash scripting for automation and system administration tasks.
  • Experience with the ELK Stack, including:
    • Elasticsearch
    • Kibana dashboard development
    • Logstash or data ingestion pipelines
  • Familiarity with system monitoring, log aggregation, and operational analytics.
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals, operating systems, and troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
  • Experience supporting cloud or hybrid environments.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices.
  • Experience working in DoD, Intelligence Community, or other classified environments.
  • Experience working in Agile development.

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Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.
• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $82,000.00 - $109,000.00 - $119,900.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 - $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.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

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 Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that provides solutions for Earth observation, space infrastructure, and geospatial intelligence. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and has operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company has a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, commercial companies, and non-profit organizations.
Learn more about Maxar Technologies
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$303 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
NASDAQ

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