Sr. DevOps Engineer (TS/SCI)
Maxar Technologies
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Maxar is seeking a Sr. DevOps Engineer to support the development and integration of various intelligence capabilities into a test and subsequently operational environment. You will be a member of a project team responsible for designing and maintaining multiple DevOps pipelines integrating and deploying numerous components into the larger system infrastructure. Deployment will be across multiple networks into hybrid architectures consisting of both on-prem and cloud infrastructures.
Maxar is an industry leader in satellite imagery, unlocking the potential of space to help governments and businesses tackle challenges on Earth and beyond. We deliver cutting-edge software solutions tailored to the defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors. By leveraging our expertise, we monitor global changes, bolster national security, and drive advancements in space exploration. Join us and play a pivotal role in addressing some of the world’s most critical challenges.
Principal Responsibilities:
Manage and automate the deployment, scaling, and monitoring of containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring cluster performance, security, and infrastructure reliability through continuous integration, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Design, implement and maintain multiple DevOps pipelines.
Implement CD & CI solutions to support rapid development and integration.
Integrate static code analysis and other security mechanisms into pipeline.
Design and apply hybrid deployment strategy (cloud and local virtualized).
Work with software and system engineers to apply automated test and documentation processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve network, automation pipelines, and infrastructure issues.
Build, maintain, and monitor configuration management of release products.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have a current/active TS/SCI and be willing and able to pass a CI polygraph.
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related discipline. 4 years additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
8+ years of DevOps experience minimum.
Direct hands-on knowledge of managing code using Git and associated server tools like Bitbucket, GitLab, GitHub or Gitea.
Must have extensive understanding of and ability to work without assistance using Kubernetes.
CI & CD implementation experience with technologies like Jenkins, ArgoCD, or Bamboo.
Experience with automated deployment technologies such as Cloud Formation, Ansible, Terraform.
Cloud application deployment strategies like Helm and Jenkins Pipelines.
Direct experience crafting docker images and running containers in and out of a cloud environment.
Working to expert knowledge of Linux, MacOS and Windows operating systems
Working knowledge of opensource data storage technology installation, configuration and maintenance, PostgreSQL, Mongo, Elasticsearch, et al.
Ability to build Linux shell scripts to support a wide variety of tasks like CRON or remote SSH execution.
General knowledge of cyber security methods and responsibilities across all tiers of the cloud technology stack.
Must be willing to work on-site 5 days a week both in and out of a SCIF.
Desired Skills:
Security+ or comparable certification for privileged user access.
Experience with distributed processing methods and tools, such as REST APIs, microservices, IaaS/PaaS services.
Knowledge level understanding of Kubernetes platform installation, configuration, and maintenance.
Experience developing, deploying, and configuring ingress or proxy for web-based access.
Experience supporting software in a production environment.
Experience with Fortify and/or SonarQube.
Experience working with HPC’s is a plus.
Custom source application deployments and maintenance. (Java, Python)
Experience working in an Agile environment.
Enterprise Linux system administration experience, (Amazon, Red Hat, Rocky, or CentOS)
Experience implementing/following CM practices; plans, procedures, and source control in all responsible areas.
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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:
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 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.
