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Technical Program Support Specialist (TS/SCI)

Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies

IT, Customer Service
Herndon, VA, USA
Posted on Oct 23, 2024

Please review the job details below.

We are seeking a motivated and versatile Technical Program Support Specialist to provide essential support across multiple teams within our program. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting information security systems, configuration management, systems administration, infrastructure development, and platform capability. This position is designed for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to various aspects of program operations. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to leverage their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment while gaining exposure to various technical domains.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with ISSOs to ensure compliance with security protocols and assist in the implementation of security measures.
  • Support systems administrators in the maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting of system performance and reliability.
  • Participate in configuration audits and assessments to ensure adherence to policies.
  • Assist in infrastructure development tasks, including configuration, deployment, and testing of new systems and tools.
  • Provide support for platform capabilities, helping to optimize and enhance user experience and system functionality.
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to planning and execution of project initiatives.
  • Facilitate communication between teams to ensure alignment and efficiency in project delivery.
  • Document processes, procedures, and best practices to improve operational workflows.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical area of study with 2-3 years of relevant experience; or, 5 years of experience without a degree
  • Willingness to work onsite in Herndon, VA
  • US Citizen with an active TS/SCI (willingness to obtain a CI poly)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Basic understanding of information systems, cybersecurity principles, infrastructure management, or configuration management tools (JIRA, Confluence Asset Management) highly preferred.
  • Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in military or technical environments is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Familiarity with project management concepts or methodologies.

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In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all of our U.S. job postings. 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. To accommodate all locations, we have listed the bottom to the top of the possible range, and will share the target range for a specific location during the recruiting discussion. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidates unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:

$51,000.00 - $107,000.00 annually.

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: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.

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.